WGU C787 Study Guide 2021 With Complete Solutions.

ced by genetic/environmental factors. Marasmus - Answer General deficiency of macronutrients. Also called protein-calorie malnutrition. Kwashiorkor - Answer Primarily attributed to deficiency of dietary protein. s/sx include fatigue, irritability, lethargy, poor growth, apathy, edema, decreased muscle mass, large belly, diarrhea, dermatitis, change in hair, infections. Can lead to coma/death. Anorexianervosa - Answer Restricted intake. Body weight @ or < 85% of normal. Intense fear of wt gain, distorted perception of body wt. 3rd most common condition of adolescents. Common co- morbid conditions: OCD, depression, anxiety, social phobia. Can lead to decreased micronutrient intake, which leads to death. Bulimia nervosa - Answer Binge eating f/b purging (vomiting or misuse of laxatives/diuretics). Can lead to obesity. Pellagra - Answer Deficiency of Niacin (Vit B3). Characterized by "4 D's of Pellagra:" dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia & death. Vit C Deficiency (Scurvy) - Answer Early signs are bleeding gums/pinpoint hemorrhages under skin, rough scaly skin, hardening of arteries or massive bleeding can happen & lead to death. Vit D Deficiency (Rickets) - Answer Bone formation impaired. Bow legged appearance. Vit A Deficiency - Answer Leads to blindness. Even mild deficiency causes diarrhea & URIs