Protein- Deficiency Flashcards
Children may never grow properly and may never reach their full height
Why?
The body doesn’t have the right quality and quantity of nutrients that is needed including protein
May lose hair
Why?
Hair is made from protein
People can love without hair so if there is a deficiency of protein the body will use any protein it does get for something more important
Skin and nails will be in poor condition
Why?
They contain protein and if there is a deficiency of protein they will not be maintained properly and will weaken
Easily develop infections
Why?
Protein is needed for the immune system to protect us from infections. If there is a deficiency of protein the immune system will weaken and infections will take hold
They will not be able to digest any food properly
Why?
A deficiency of protein causes changes in the digestive system which means various nutrients cannot be absorbed into the body
