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1. Explain and give signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor - ANS☑☑---Consumes
adequate amount of energy but not enough protein or fats usually because of
famine or drought. Potbelly, MEAL - malnutrition, edema, anemia, liver
malfunction and skin lesions



2. Explain and give signs and symptoms of marasmus - ANS☑☑---Does not
consume enough energy or protein so the body starts to break down muscle.
Edema, loss of muscle tissue, "skin and bones", large eyes, bald



3. Explain and give signs and symptoms of obesity - ANS☑☑---Excessive
accumulation of body fat. High bp, heart disease, type ll diabetes, stroke




4. Define macronutrients - ANS☑☑---Nutrients required in large amounts (carbs,
fats, proteins)



5. Define micronutrients - ANS☑☑---nutrients required in smaller amounts
(vitamins and minerals)



6. Explain and give signs and symptoms of anorexia - ANS☑☑---Irrational fear of
gaining weight. often self-induced malnutrition due to body image. decreased
bone density, amenorrhea, osteoporosis

, 7. Explain and give signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa - ANS☑☑---Binge
eating and purging due to irrational fear of weight gain and body dysmorphia.
Vomiting



8. Explain and give signs and symptoms of pellagra - ANS☑☑---Dietary deficiency
of niacin (B3)
9. Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death if untreated



10. Vitamin A deficiencies - ANS☑☑---Night blindness (nyctalopia)
11. Xeropthalmia (corneal damage)
12. Dry, scaly skin (hyperkeratosis)



13. Vitamin C deficiencies - ANS☑☑---scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums,
lethargy



14. iron deficiency - ANS☑☑---anemia, fatigue, poor growth



15. Iodine deficiency - ANS☑☑---goiter, cretinism, thyroid issues



16. Vitamin D deficiencies - ANS☑☑---rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis



17. Vitamin E deficiencies - ANS☑☑---Hemolytic Anemia (weakness; fatigue)



18. Vitamin K deficiencies - ANS☑☑---decreased synthesis of clotting factors,
hemorrhaging



19. Treatment for malnutrition - ANS☑☑---Correcting diet, body fluid, potassium,
diluted milk with sugar

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