2. Poor Diet
One of the most common
causes of malnutrition is the
lack of nutritious and balanced
diet.
Not having enough of the
healthy foods we need each day,
or consuming too many types of
food and drink.
3. Illness and Medical Conditions
Illness and medical conditions can have a great
impact on one’s nutrition. Digestive disorders
and stomach conditions may upset the ability to
digest food and absorb the necessary nutrients
that may help in the growth and development
of the body. Taking lot’s of medicine may affect
the body’s capacity to break down nutrients.
4. Mental Health Problems
Anorexia Nervosa
Is an eating disorder and
metabolic condition that results
in excessive weight-loss and
extreme thinness caused by self-
starvation.
Bulimia
Is a psychological eating disorder
in which you’ve consuming a large
quantity of foods in one sitting.
5. Physical Factor
Persons with disability or impairment have difficulty choosing
the right kind of food. Poor dental hygiene, badly fitting dentures, and
painful gums may prevent people from eating properly which may result
in inadequacy of the required nutrients.
6. Protein Energy Malnutrition
Protein serves as the building
block of the body. It helps
maintaining, developing, and
repairing body tissues. It also
helps in providing energy for the
body.
if the consumption of protein is
insufficient, protein energy
malnutrition (PEM) occurs.
Protein Energy Malnutrition
causes diseases such as
marasmus, and kwashiorkor.
Protein hastes the creation of
hormones. These hormones helps
controlling bodily functions. It is
also responsible in forming
antibodies which prevent
infectious, illness and disease.
Protein helps in destroying bacteria
and viruses.
7. Marasmus
Occurs when there is a sever
deficiency of essential nutrients
such as protein and
carbohydrates. It is characterized
by loss of muscle mass and body
fat, mental and intellectual
impairment, and stunted growth.
8. Kwashiorkor
It is also called wet protein
energy malnutrition. It is
primarily characterized by fluid
retention or swelling of the
stomach. Children suffering from
kwashiorkor often develop of
bulging belly and extremely thin
arms and legs. Their immune
system becomes weak and they
show behavioural defect and
mental retardation.
9. Micro Nutrient Deficiencies
Micronutrients are composed of vitamins and minerals which
are needed by the body in small amounts to ensure normal metabolism
as well as growth and development. Insufficient dosage of these nutrients
in the body may lead to different kinds of micronutrient deficiencies.
