INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Occurs when not enough nutrients are supplied to the body in correct amounts. This may be linked to over nutrition as if one nutrient is overused, some will be lacking.
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diet related disorders like inadequate iron, fibre and calcium.
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Adolescence for females is a critical period of growth and development which increases demands for specific nutrients. Any nutritional deficiency during this time period can have harmful effects on the individual or even their offspring.
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Failure to consume an adequate diet at this time can result in delayed sexual maturation and delayed or retarded physical growth.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Malnutrition is a category of diseases that includes undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition is a lack of nutrients, which can result in stunted growth, wasting, and underweight. A surplus of nutrients causes overnutrition, which can result in obesity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The term malnutrition covers 2 broad groups of conditions. One is ‘undernutrition’-which includes stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), underweight (low weight for age) and micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals).
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Malnutrition refers to getting too little or too much of certain nutrients. It can lead to serious health issues, including stunted growth, eye problems, diabetes and heart disease. Malnutrition affects billions of people worldwide.