Malnourishment And Diseases Flashcards
(17 cards)
What do you have to have if you are malnourished?
An unbalanced diet
If someone is malnourished what things can I suffer from?
Being too fat, being too thin, or suffering from deficiency diseases
What is the disease associated with lack of protein?
Kwashiorkor
What happens to your body when you have kwashiorkor?
It causes swelling around the abdomen as a result of fluid building up
How can you prevent kwashiorkor?
Eating protein
What is the disease associated with lack of vitamin C?
scurvy
What does scurvy cause?
Bleeding gums, teeth fall out
How can scurvy be prevented?
Eating citrus fruits
What disease is associated with lack of calcium and vitamin D?
Rickets
How can rickets be prevented?
Getting calcium and sunlight
What is the disease associated with lack of iron?
Anaemia
Why is iron needed in the body?
It contains haemoglobin which carries oxygen in the red blood cells
What are the symptoms of anaemia?
Tiredness, pale
How was anaemia prevented?
Consuming spinach, red meats, liver (rich foods)
What is associated with lack of fibre in the diet?
Constipation
What is associated with too much fat in the diet?
Obesity and heart disease
How is obesity prevented?
Eating less fat
