MALNUTRITION

INTODUCTION

• Malnutrition is a condition caused by having a diet very low in nutritional value
• It is the largest single contributor to a disease.
• About 870 million people of the world suffer from malnourishment
• About 1 in every 8 people of the world suffer from malnourishment

APPROX VALUE OF MALNOURISHED PEOPLE

INDIA

• About 210 million children suffer from malnutrition
• A third of the world's malnourished children live here

CHINA

• About 120 million Chinese people suffer from malnutrition

PAKISTAN

• About 130 million Pakistanis suffer from malnutrition

GHANA

• About 5 million people suffer from malnutrition here.

UNITED KINGDOM

• About 3 million people of U.K. suffer from malnutrition

BANGLADESH

• About 90 million Bangladeshi's are malnourished

AT A GLANCE(PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM MALNUTRITION)(IN MILLIONS)

DISEASES CAUSED BY

KWASHIORKOR

• Sufficient calorie intake but insufficient protein consumption causes this disease.
• It's common symptoms are swollen ankles and feet,enlarged liver,thinning hair and loss of teeth
• It results in long- term impact on the child's brain and physical development
• It can be prevented by adding protein to the diet.
• It affects children less than five years of age

MARASMUS

• Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and carbohydrates.
• It's symptoms are excessive tissue and muscle wasting,dry skin and drastic loss of adipose tissue in the body
• The afflicted are often fretful, irritable, and voraciously hungry.
• Is can be prevented by giving a diet rich in all nutrients,especially carbohydrates and proteins
• It affects children under one year of age

ANEMIA

• It is a disease caused due to deficiency of iron in diet
• It leads to the production of less Red Blood Cells (R.B.C) in our body
• It's symptoms are feeling of weakness,poor concentration and shortness of breath
• In serious cases it can even lead to a heart failure or heart attack
• It can be prevented by supplying a diet rich in iron

GOITRE

• It is caused due to the deficiency of iodine in diet
• Symptoms include enlistment of thyroid gland in the throat,lethargy and weakness
• It can be prevented by having a diet rich in iodine (iodised salt)

BALANCED DIET

INTRODUCTION

• There are a total of four different types of nutrients- Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins and Vitamins and Minerals.
• Our diet should contain all these nutrients in fixed proportions for the proper and healthy functioning of our body.
• It should also contain water and roughage in small amounts too
• This diet consisting of all the nutrients required by our body in fixed proportions is known as a balanced diet
• It is necessary for the proper health and growth of our body and also for preventing deficiency diseases

AN EXAMPLE OF A BALANCED DIET

• 4 oz. grilled chicken breast (184 cal, 25g protein, 3g fat, 0 carb)
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries (23 cal, 0.5g protein, 0g fat, 5g carb)
• 1/2 cup steamed spinach w/ salt and pepper (21 cal, 3g protein, 0g fat, 3g carb)
• 1/2 cup brown rice, steamed (109 cal, 2g protein, 1g fat, 23g carb)

STAPLE FOODS

PERCENTAGE OF ENERGY-GIVING NUTRIENTS IN A BALANCED DIET

CHINA

• Main staple food of China is rice and noodles.
• Common foods a non-veg Chinese eats are eggs,meat,fish,pork,beef,duck and pigeon
• Tofu(bean curd) and soup are also popular

INDIA

• Wheat,rice ,milk and roti form the staple diet of an Indian
• Non-Veg Indians eat meat,fish,egg and prawn.Chicken is the most common among them.
• Potatoes,tomatoes ,onions,French beans and green vegetables are also common here .

PAKISTAN

• Rice,naan,roti,wheat and pulses are the staple foods of a Pakistani.
• Biriyani,Kebab and Pulao are also commonly eaten here.

GHANA

UNITED KINGDOM

• Milk,bread,potatoes,margarine ,cheese ,bacon and baked beans make up the staple food of this region.
• Non-Veg food includes canned tuna,chicken,beef,lamb,pork and eggs

BANGLADESH

• Staple food of Bangladesh consists of Rice and Fish
• Lassi(yogurt drink) is also popular here.

CONCLUSION

• Malnutrition is a very dangerous condition causing innumerable diseases,some of them being fatal too.
• Therefore,it is vital to eradicate malnutrition from the Earth,for the advancement and well-being of mankind.
• There are many organisations like WHO,UNICEF,Red cross ,etc who contribute by helping people in need .
• These organisations solely run on donations and they do not charge even a single penny for their humble services.
• So,we all should join hands together and contribute as much as we can for supporting these organisations.

AT A GLANCE - STAPLE DIET