Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a problem with your eating habits. It occurs when a person consumes too little or too much food, or when their diet is unbalanced. Undernourishment, a lack of food, and insufficient calories are the most common symptoms of malnutrition. It's very common in developing countries. Obesity, on the other hand, develops in industrialized countries where people overeat. Malnutrition, according to the World Health Organization, is one of the most serious threats to global health. Approximately one billion people in the world do not have enough to eat right now.
When does a person become malnourished
Malnutrition occurs when a person is deficient in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Protein deficiency can have a detrimental impact on a person's growth and cause physical issues. Vitamins are necessary for optimal health and proper physiological function. They can pose serious issues if there aren't enough of them. A lack of vitamin A can cause vision difficulties and even blindness. Calcium deficiency causes poor bone and tooth growth. Iron deficiency can have an impact on the brain, resulting in a lower IQ. Children may become less active and unable to concentrate as a result of it.
Malnutrition impairs the immune system and raises the risk of disease. It has an impact on the spread of viruses, including HIV. It is most prevalent among women, children, and the elderly.Because they rely on the mother's nourishment, children can be at risk even before birth.
The effect of malnutrition on human health
Famine and drought, which result in food scarcity, are two of the most common causes of malnutrition in poor countries. Many Third World countries do not have enough land to grow food on or do not know how to utilise the land they do have. They are unable to purchase imported food due to a lack of funds. In some countries, the government overlooks agriculture's importance and fails to assist farmers.
Malnutrition can also be caused by digestive problems. People eat adequately, yet their bodies are unable to digest it. Many moms in the Third World do not breastfeed their children, lowering the immune system.
Malnutrition symptoms
exhaustion and a lack of energy
rotting teeth stunted development
slimming down
bones that are easily broken
muscular deterioration
diarrhea \sdizziness \sdepression
Obesity
Treatments and Solutions
Vitamin enrichment is one technique to help prevent malnutrition. In Third World countries, schools must strive to instill good eating habits in children, emphasizing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Governments and other institutions must play a role in educating the public about the importance of eating healthy foods. The World Health Organization and other organizations work to provide financial and other assistance to the poorest of these countries.
