HEALTH M1 | Q2

• Malnutrition occurs when a person gets too little or too much nutrients beyond the needed requirements for daily intake
• Two types of malnutrition:

  • Micronutrient Deficiency: lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the daily diet
  • Common micronutrient deficiencies include iron deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, and calcium and vitamin D deficiency
• Iron Deficiency:

  • Common among young women, children, and vegetarians
  • May cause anemia, fatigue, weakened immune system, and impaired brain function
  • Signs and symptoms include dizziness, brittle nails
  • Sources of iron: dried fruits like raisins, peas, and beans
• Malnutrition occurs when a person gets too little or too much nutrients beyond the needed daily requirements
• Two types of malnutrition:

  • Micronutrient Deficiency: lack of essential vitamins and minerals required in a daily diet
• Vitamin A Deficiency:

  • Common in developing countries
  • May cause eye damage, blindness, suppressed immune function, and increased mortality among women and children
  • Signs and symptoms include dry skin and hair, night blindness
  • Sources of vitamin A: orange and yellow fruits like mango, orange, apricot, papaya
• Three common micronutrient deficiencies:

  • Signs and symptoms:
  • Pale skin
  • Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Headache
  • Prevention:
  • Include red meat, pork, and poultry in the diet
  • Consume dark green leafy vegetables
  • Eat fruits like apples and bananas
• Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency:

  • Weakens bones and increases the risk of osteoporosis later in life
  • Signs and symptoms include muscle problems, extreme fatigue, bone and back pain
  • Sources of calcium and vitamin D: cheese, eggs, milk, dairy food, fish
• An eating disorder is a serious mental illness characterized by unhealthy eating, exercise, and body weight or shape disturbances
• Three types of eating disorders:

  1. Anorexia Nervosa: restricted eating, weight loss, fear of gaining weight

  2. Bulimia Nervosa: binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like excessive exercise or vomiting

  3. Binge Eating Disorder: recurrent periods of binge eating without compensatory behaviors
• True recovery from an eating disorder involves learning to listen to feelings, body, accept oneself, and love oneself