HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of these types of conditions include childhood cancers, congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy. Some children may become malnourished because of an eating disorder or a behavioural or psychological condition that means they avoid or refuse food.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common diseases that can cause malnutrition include oncological diseases such as cancer, pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis (CF) and gastroenterological diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Detailed explanation-3: -Undernutrition. There are 4 broad sub-forms of undernutrition: wasting, stunting, underweight, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. Undernutrition makes children in particular much more vulnerable to disease and death.