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Malnutrition

Malnutrition. By Alexandra DePaolo. Introduction. Malnutrition is the prolonged inadequate or excessive intake of nutrients and/or calories by the body. Malnutrition can lead to serious problems concerning proper health and development.

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Malnutrition

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  1. Malnutrition By Alexandra DePaolo

  2. Introduction • Malnutrition is the prolonged inadequate or excessive intake of nutrients and/or calories by the body. • Malnutrition can lead to serious problems concerning proper health and development. • Sometimes effects of malnutrition cannot be entirely reversed. • If untreated, malnutrition can lead to mental or physical disability, illness, and even death.

  3. Quick Facts • Every six seconds, a child dies from malnutrition. • 10.9 million children under the age of five die in developing countries each year. • 60% of these deaths are a result of malnutrition and other hunger-related diseases. • An estimated 684,000 child deaths worldwide could be prevented by increasing access to vitamin A and zinc.

  4. Causes of Malnutrition • An inadequate or unbalanced diet • Skipping meals or binge eating can lead to malnutrition. • Problems with digestion or absorption • Certain medications can interfere with the absorption of important nutrients that are essential to maintain good health, which ultimately leads to malnutrition. • Medical conditions • Chronic health conditions or diseases can lead to malnutrition.

  5. Symptoms of Malnutrition • Bloated stomach • Poor growth • Muscle weakness

  6. Treating Malnourishment • The right treatment for malnourishment depends on the specific cause of the malnourishment. • Missing nutrients can be replaced by maintaining a healthy diet. • Illnesses prior to malnutrition may be treated.

  7. Teaching Modifications • Malnutrition also affects the learning ability of children. • Teachers may need to pay attention to students who are malnourished. • If the child doesn’t have a snack during snack time, the teacher can make sure to keep a supply of healthy snacks in the classroom. • Also, the teacher can make sure to involve the child in classroom discussions, activities, etc. • Malnourished children may not have the energy to stay awake and alert, which greatly hinders learning.

  8. My Role as a Teacher • When I am a teacher, I can make sure to take the necessary steps to prevent the malnutrition of my students. • To do so, I will teach my students the importance of a healthy and balanced diet. If they are unaware of what a healthy diet consists of, I can have them do an activity involving the food pyramid, that will teach them the necessary foods and how much of those foods they need to eat each day. I can teach my students about malnutrition and the seriousness of the effects that it has. • I will encourage my students to bring healthy snacks to class and I will allow for snack time.

  9. References • R., Lynn. Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. Wadsworth Pub Co, 2008. Print."Hunger and Malnutrition." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health. Web. 20 Jan. 2011.http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/hunger.html#. • Malnutrition: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. Web. 21 Jan. 2011.http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000404.htm. • 2011 World Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics. World Hunger Notes Homepage. Web. 21 Jan. 2011.http://www.worldhunger.org/articles/Learn/world hunger facts 2002.htm. • Hunger Stats. WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide. Web. 28 Jan. 2011.http://www.wfp.org/hunger/stats.

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