Malnutrition may result into:
Increased risks of infection and infectious diseases and moderate malnutrition weakens every part of the immune system. example it is a major risk factor in the onset of tuberculosis and also it affects the transmission of HIV/AIDs from mother to child.
Not only this, but also mental retardation, since it lowers body energy which leads to impaired functions of the brain.
A severely malnourished child lies on a bed: With more children being admitted to hospitals because of malnutrition, it has become a cause for concern.
Despite the effects of malnutrition listed above, prevention can be taken so as to avoid its disorders, which include; doing regular physical exercise in order to avoid overnutrition, taking balanced diet, mothers should breast feed their children for six months and above and also education should be provided to the individuals and the society at large about malnutrition.
Increased risks of infection and infectious diseases and moderate malnutrition weakens every part of the immune system. example it is a major risk factor in the onset of tuberculosis and also it affects the transmission of HIV/AIDs from mother to child.
Not only this, but also mental retardation, since it lowers body energy which leads to impaired functions of the brain.
A severely malnourished child lies on a bed: With more children being admitted to hospitals because of malnutrition, it has become a cause for concern.
Despite the effects of malnutrition listed above, prevention can be taken so as to avoid its disorders, which include; doing regular physical exercise in order to avoid overnutrition, taking balanced diet, mothers should breast feed their children for six months and above and also education should be provided to the individuals and the society at large about malnutrition.
This is good and impressive however I would like to add that malnutrition especially basing on obesity can lead to heart disease and hypertension especially to young people of our generation.
ReplyDeleteSocial cultural practises should be strictly abolished especially to remote areas where there is no enough knowledge of malnutrion this will ensure that pregnant mothers are not limited to food(food taboos) they eat hence they will consume proper diet contains proteins vitamins carbohydrates and mineral salts thus reducing delivery of premature and under low weight babies
ReplyDeleteIt's complicated.... Every country in the world is affected by one or more forms of malnutrition. Combating malnutrition in all its forms is one of the greatest global health challenges. Women, infants, children and adolescents are at particular risk of malnutrition. Our country and the World needs to ensure that trade and investment policies improve nutrition, building safe and supportive environments for nutrition at all ages. Also strengthening and promoting nutrion governance and accountability everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThe treatment of severe acute malnutrition should be managed by a team that includes the health workers, project managers, physicians, and malnutrition food suppliers.
ReplyDeleteWe have to take professional guidance from the pediatrician. If your little angel in constantly losing her or his weight day by day, consult your doctor immediately. Just keep a close track of your child’s growth processes. Any abnormality or sudden weight loss indicates the onset of malnutrition in your child.
ReplyDeleteMalnutrition has been a major health problem in African societies ,mainly due to social and nutritional practices.health education is much needed to overcome this problem.
ReplyDeleteAs per 2016 WHO statistics about 821,000 deaths of children below five years old per year could be prevented by breast feeding, therefore the society must be educated on the importance of breastfeeding so as to reduce the rate of malnutrition.
ReplyDeleteI've seen all the mentioned ways of preventing and treating malnutrition i liked the point of breast feeding because it's primary determination of baby's health
ReplyDeleteWow ! This is great I think the government should find means of proving food with balance diet to the poor located in remote areas who can hardly attain food.
ReplyDeleteIt's the role of the community and the government to work hand in hand in order to fight against the three major challenges facing our country.... Which are poverty, ignorance and diseases.... All this will assist in eradicating malnutrition
ReplyDeleteAdequate provision of nutritional food to young ones should be of emphasis as are the ones prompt to suffering from malnutrition.
ReplyDeleteThe world still awaits for our hands to undue all the frightening health problems and malnutrion disorders.
ReplyDeleteI kindly ask you guys to take this urgent issue into consideration against all odds upon.
I'm so far sure that it starts right from where we are,Let's try to educate our own communities, let them know how to balance their daily diet for.
Waiting for the Government and World Organisations to come for our rescue is like waiting colouring the HELL of our own.
Let's be the startling icons and seedlings for a healthy worth world.