MALNUTRITION

Malnutrition-
The lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

Hunger-
A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.

WHO IS AT RISK?

Poor people-
In poor countries, natural disasters can contribute to malnutrition by making it hard for people to get what they need.

People of every age-
Infants, children, and adolescents may suffer because many nutrients are crucial for normal growth and development.

SYMPTOMS & EFFECTS

• Underweight
• Decaying teeth
• Poor growth
• Bloated stomach
• Problems learning

-Pregnant women, if malnourished, may effect the growth of their child.
-Iron deficiency can cause a person to be less active.
-Students who are malnourished often have trouble keeping up, or staying focused in school.

CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION

• Not consuming enough food
• Not eating the proper foods
• Having a disease or condition preventing someone from digesting properly
• Not reciving enough of one specific nutrient

PREVENTIONS

• Adequate nutrition during childhood
• Poverty reduction
• Improvements in basic health care
• Better response during and after emergency situations
• Food insecurity reduction

SOLUTIONS

• Expand reach through community health workers
• Spread more awareness of global malnutrition
• Community outreach programs
• Promote hospital or health facility treatments

WOKS CITED

• http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/hunger.html#cat20132
• http://actioncontrelafaim.ca/what-is-acute-malnutrition/solutions-to-malnut...
• http://www.edesiaglobal.org/nutrition-resources/preventing-malnutrition/
• http://www.edesiaglobal.org/nutrition-resources/preventing-malnutrition/

TREATING

• Go to a dietitian
• Change types and quantities of foods
• Prescribed dietary supplements
• Other treatments for people who have specific diseases