FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems. Specifically, it is “a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients” which adversely affects the body’s tissues and form. Malnutrition is not receiving the correct amount of nutrition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malnutrition is a serious condition that happens when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients. It means “poor nutrition” and can refer to: undernutrition – not getting enough nutrients. overnutrition – getting more nutrients than needed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is an important cause worldwide of secondary immune deficiency. PEM may manifest as either marasmus, a wasting disease due to lack of protein and overall calories, or kwashiorkor, which presents with generalized edema due to primary protein malnutrition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malnutrition (undernutrition) is caused by a lack of nutrients, either as a result of a poor diet or problems absorbing nutrients from food. Certain things can increase your risk of becoming malnourished.

Detailed explanation-5: -Weight loss due to depletion of fat and muscle mass, including organ mass, is often the most obvious sign of malnutrition. Muscle function declines before changes in muscle mass occur, suggesting that altered nutrient intake has an important impact independent of the effects on muscle mass.