HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age);

Detailed explanation-3: -Protein-calorie malnutrition is separated into two forms, kwashiorkor and marasmus. Kwashiorkor is a state of acute, severe protein-calorie malnutrition resulting in edema and hair changes, often accompanied by encephalopathy. Marasmus is the chronic form of this disorder and causes apathy and growth failure.