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What is the risk of overnutrition increased by?
Risk of overnutrition is also increased by being more than 20% overweight and consuming a diet high in fat and salt.
What is the simple definition of malnutrition?
The results in the body of poor nutrition, undernurtrition, overnutrition or any nutrient deficiency.
What does overnutrition result in?
Overnutrition is caused by eating too much, eating too many of the wrong things, not exercising enough, or taking too many vitamins or other dietary replacements. It can result in obesity and slow heart rate as well as poor and disorderly body functioning
What is over nutrition?
there are some condition that are related to eating of a certain nutriet. coronary heart disease occurs as a result of eating too much food
What is an example of overnutrition?
this could be 2 things. either vitamins or food. taking to many vitamins or to much of a fat soluble vitamin can lead to serious health risk. A,D,E,K and Iron. or over consuming food, which will lead to steady weight gain in an unhealthy manner.
What vitamins and minerals can increase the risk of overnutrition?
Taking high doses of: Nicotinic acid (niacin) to lower elevated cholesterol levels; Vitamin B6 to relieve premenstrual syndrome; Vitamin A to clear up skin problems; Iron or other trace minerals not prescribed by a doctor.
Who introduced the dual burden?
The concept of the dual burden was introduced by nutritionists who recognized that individuals in developing countries face the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population. This dual burden of malnutrition poses a challenge for public health efforts, as interventions must address both ends of the malnutrition spectrum simultaneously.
What country is facing food deficiency?
Statistics tell us that 1 in every 8 people are suffering from malnutrition all over the world. Malnutrition is most dominant in Africa where one in five children suffer from it. Other include India, parts of South America, East Asia and Some areas in Middle East/
What happens if a person whose work output is less than the energy he or she consumes?
If a person consumes more energy than they expend through work, they may experience weight gain and potential health issues related to overnutrition. It's important for overall health to balance energy intake with physical activity levels to maintain a healthy weight.
What is the difference between overnutrition and undernutrition?
Under nutrition is signs of more serious malnutrition This is when nutritional reserves are depleted and nutrient and energy intake is not sufficient to meet day to day needs or added metabolic stress. Over nutrition is an excess of nutrient and energy intake over time. In a sense, over nutrition is another form of malnutrition, especially when excess caloric intake produces harmful body weight.
Write a list of conditions that result from under-nutrition or from an excess of nutrients?
Overnutrition: Obesity Undernutrition: * Anemia (iron deficiency) * Beriberi (lack of Thiamine, vitamin B1) * Scurvy (lack of Vitamin C) * Rickets (lack of Vitamin D, or calcium, or sunlight to form cholecalciferol) * Night blindness (lack of Vitamin A as retinol) * Pellagra (lack of niacin, vitamin B3) Excess intake of vitamins or minerals : * Vitamin A poisoning (usually from animal liver or supplements) * Vitamin C poisoning (diarrhea and kidney pain) * Iron Overdose (potentially fatal, from overuse of supplements)
What condition caused by excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients?
The condition caused by excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake, or by an imbalance of nutrients, is known as malnutrition. Malnutrition can manifest as undernutrition, where individuals do not receive enough energy or nutrients, leading to stunted growth and weakened immunity, or overnutrition, where excessive intake leads to obesity and related health issues. Both forms can have serious long-term effects on physical and mental health. Addressing malnutrition requires a balanced diet and proper nutritional guidelines.
