what is malnutrition and how does it affect the body
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An inadequate diet can cause malnutrition. An inadequate diet can lead to malnutrition. ... Therefore, it is possible for an obese person, whose diet consists mainly of 'fast food', to be malnourished because this type of food lacks the nutrients that their body requires.
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The term malnutrition refers to an unhealthful intake of dietary nutrients. Malnutrition may arise with inadequate or overabundant food intake, an imbalance of dietary nutrients or an inability to digest, absorb or utilize the food you eat. Because all organ systems in your body require the building blocks and energy food provides, malnutrition can adversely affect your health in ways that range from mild to potentially life threatening. Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet is one of the most important factors in achieving and maintaining your good health.
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Poor Growth and Development
Malnutrition frequently causes abnormal growth, development and body weight. Inadequate food intake, or undernutrition, among infants and children can lead to stunted growth and delayed physical and mental development. With moderate to severe malnutrition, children may be profoundly underweight. Undernutrition significantly increases the likelihood of death in infancy and childhood. The World Health Organization reports that in 2001, undernutrition was a contributing factor in 54 percent of childhood deaths in developing countries.
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Reduced Lean Body Mass
Among children and adults, undernutrition may cause reduced lean body mass, reflecting abnormally low muscle volume and organ size. This condition typically occurs when your body breaks down its own structural proteins to generate the energy necessary for day-to-day survival. Persistent weakness, a limited ability to perform physical work and permanent organ damage may occur with prolonged undernutrition in any phase of life. Starvation, serious injuries, severe burns, cancer, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease and eating disorders are among the many causes of undernutrition.
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Poor Growth and Development
Malnutrition frequently causes abnormal growth, development and body weight. Inadequate food intake, or undernutrition, among infants and children can lead to stunted growth and delayed physical and mental development. With moderate to severe malnutrition, children may be profoundly underweight. Undernutrition significantly increases the likelihood of death in infancy and childhood. The World Health Organization reports that in 2001, undernutrition was a contributing factor in 54 percent of childhood deaths in developing countries.
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Reduced Lean Body Mass
Among children and adults, undernutrition may cause reduced lean body mass, reflecting abnormally low muscle volume and organ size. This condition typically occurs when your body breaks down its own structural proteins to generate the energy necessary for day-to-day survival. Persistent weakness, a limited ability to perform physical work and permanent organ damage may occur with prolonged undernutrition in any phase of life. Starvation, serious injuries, severe burns, cancer, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease and eating disorders are among the many causes of undernutrition.
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