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There are many different types of malnutrition, but they can be categorized into several main classes. First is caloric malnutrition, in which there is insufficient overall energy in the diet. Second would be protein/carbohydrate/lipid malnutrition, in which one major class of nutrients is deficient. Third would be vitamin/mineral malnutrition, in which one or more vitamins or minerals are deficient. Fourth would be micronutrient malnutrition, in which certain micronutrients are deficient.
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What are the two types of protein-energy malnutrition?
Two types of protein-energy malnutrition have been described--kwashiorkor and marasmus.
What are the different types of dysphasia?
Dysphagia is the clinical term for difficulty in swallowing. There are three different types: oropharyngeal, esophageal, and functional. Failure to diagnose dysphagia can result in malnutrition, dehydration, and renal failure.
What are the three types of malnutrition?
peckish, hungry, starving
What types of malnutrition are found in Britain?
Anemia, ricketts, hypothyroidism
What happens due to malnutrition?
Depending on the nutrients that is deficient, there are different implications of malnutrition. However generally, malnutrition will to the body's dysfunction and consequently death if not corrected
What happens if you dont eat different types of food?
It could lead to malnutrition and you could very sick if you don't get enough of each type of vitamin and proteins. Gosh i sound like my mother...but its true :)
Types of malnutrition in under 5 years children?
There are five form of malnutrition: 1- Growth failure (stunting) 2- Marasmus 3- Kawashiorkor 4- marasmic kawashiorkor 5- Micro nutrient deficiencies
What are the carbohydrates malnutrition?
malnutrition of carbohydrates
What is the advantage of malnutrition?
Malnutrition does not have any advantage
Why is it difficult to collect accurate data on malnutrition?
First of all we have to define what is malnutrition. It is a subjective term because your malnutrition may be different from mine. In Africa malnutrition may mean getting no food. In Asia it may mean not getting enough food. In Europe and US countries, it may mean lack of nutritious food or vitamins and minerals. This can be a reason why we are not able to collect the accurate data.
What are the two common or widespread form of malnutrition?
the most common and widesperd from of malnutrition is protien energy malnutrition (PEM)
What are the primary factor that brings about mal nutrtion?
Malnutrition is caused by not receiving enough nutrients. That can be caused by eating too little food or by eating the wrong types of food. Some illnesses can result in malnutrition if they prevent the body from absorbing the nutrients in the food you eat.
