Malnutrition grade 3

1. Lesson 4:
Malnutrition: The
types of
Malnutrition

2. Food is an integral part of our
daily life. It supplies the
nourishment that we need to
perform our daily tasks.
Nutrients are substances that
provide nourishment needed for
growth and maintenance of life.

3. Malnutrition it happens when the body contains
insufficient, excessive, or imbalanced consumptions
of nutrients.
There are two types of malnutrition:
 undernutrition
 overnutrition

4. Undernutrition happens when the body
is lacking in essential nutrients that are
necessary for the growth and
maintenance of life.

5. Signs of undernutrition
 Dizziness
 Irritability
 Loss of reflexes and coordination
 Loss of body fats and muscles
 Poor memory
 Bleeding and swelling of gums
 Scaling and cracking of lips and mouth
 Deterioration of physical features such as
sunken cheeks and hollow eyes

6. Overnutrition happens when a person’s
diet provides far too many nutrients for
the body to cope with.

7. Signs of overnutrition
 Obesity
 Diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and
heart attack
 Bleeding in certain areas of the body
 Difficulty in walking and moving around
 Hair loss

8. Effects of overnutrition
 Poisoning
 Hardening of arteries
 Formation of gallstones
 Heart problems
 Stomach problems
 Susceptibly to infection
Malnutrition affects people of all ages,
gender, and health and it is very common
among developing countries.