Malnutrition in children can be because of protein energy or Clean Energy malnutrition, the malnutrition is divided into kwashiorkor and marasmus. IAP created malnutrition in 4 types depending on the anthropometry, the malnutrition in children can be varied, it can start from loss of fat in the face buttocks and abdomen. And there will be pre mature age look in children for their ge that means the child will be looking more aged than a normal child, the weight and growth of a child would be a less, all the organs in the body weight would be less compared to the normal age with a heart size will be less, liver, spleen and intestine will also be reduced in functional capacity and the weight will also be less. There will be a lot of biochemical changes happening in a kid with malnutrition, being reduced protein, reduced enzyme activities in their body where pancreatic enzymes will be less, your digestive enzyme will be less. But they’ll be some amount of brain spearing in kids with malnutrition, skin changes like dermatitis, recurred skin infection moniliasis is very common. These kids will be very irritable and their psycho motor development compared to other children will be less as compared to a normal child. They would also be associated with other vitamin deficiency of vitamin D deficiency like a rickets, Vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness or beri-beri, such kids will be anemic and hemoglobin will be very low.
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You wanted to know what the signs of malnutrition are, and how you can get someone to eat who says that food just doesn’t sound good to them. And one of the biggest signs of malnutrition is weight loss, and it can be so gradual that a person doesn’t even realize it. But if a person has lost 5% to 10% of their bodyweight within 3 to 6 months, then that’s a good sign that they’re malnourished, especially if they weren’t trying to lose weight, and it’s just happening on its own. That’s where the doctor takes the person’s weight and height into account, plugs it into a formula, and gets a number. And if that person’s body mass index is below 18.5, then they could be considered malnourished.

Now, of course, there are many other things that can be affected by malnourishment. It affects literally every organ system in your body. And so some people will have skin problems, sometimes they just get sick all the time and have a hard time getting over illnesses, they might have really dry skin, brittle nails, brittle hair. It can affect your ability to think clearly, and so people who are malnourished may just be a little bit slow to react, may have a hard time remembering things, just basically functioning on a normal level. It can also cause fatigue, and weakness, and joint pain. And so if someone has nausea and they’re not eating, or food just doesn’t sound good to them, and they’re struggling, it’s best to go to the doctor and talk to them about it. After asking this person more specific questions and performing an exam, calculating their BMI among other things, they’ll decide if malnourishment is the diagnosis for this person. Of course, all the symptoms that I talked about can be due to many other things as well, and so the doctor will decide if further investigation or treatment is necessary.

Now as for getting a person to eat that says that food just doesn’t sound good to them – if it’s due to nausea, the doctor can prescribe medications that help to treat nausea, and that might make them have an appetite again. And sometimes dietitians get involved, if it’s severe enough, and talk to the person about diet, what to eat, how to pack their meals full of protein and fat and the appropriate amount of calories to help them gain weight again. So really, it has to do with counseling and reaching out for medical help. And based on the doctor’s knowledge of what’s going on, they’ll be able to decide what’s best for the person. If you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/IntermountainMoms, and recommend us to your friends and family too.
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Learn more about malnutrition : https://www.nutrisens.com/en/malnutrition/

Malnutrition is a pathology that translates as an energy imbalance, i.e. insufficient nourishment to cover bodily functions. In elderly people, malnutrition is of the protein-energy type. Protein-energy malnutrition is a deficiency in proteins and energy, often coupled with a deficiency in vitamins and minerals.

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This video briefly details forms of malnutrition such as ‘hidden hunger’, which affects millions around the world.’ This occurs when people consume what appears to be enough food, yet that food lacks the nutrients required to promote development and sustain health. Approximately 2 billion people worldwide–many of them children–suffer from hidden hunger.

Support for nutrition programs that target the first 2 years of life (1000 days) are important to avoiding a cycle of ongoing poverty and hunger.
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Malnutrition can happen to anyone, but older adults are particularly at risk. Malnutrition does not just happen to seniors who suffer from hunger, or who do not have access to healthy food. Older adults are more likely to have chronic conditions that put them at risk for malnutrition. Cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and other conditions can impact appetite, make eating difficult, change metabolism, and require dietary restrictions. This short “pocket film” covers who is at risk for malnutrition, the debilitating impact it can have on older adults, tips for identifying the condition, and how it can be treated and prevented. The film is also available in Spanish. Learn more at http://www.agingresearch.org/Malnutrition
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A detailed animation describing Child Malnutrition, focusing on the types, causes, signs and when a health worker should refer. The animation highlights how to measure mid upper arm circumference, and spot other signs of malnutrition. Worldwide, malnutrition affects one in three people and each of its major forms dwarfs most other diseases globally.

Directed and Animated by : Alexandru Kurilov

Intro created by Ilhaam Mullagee (Music — Longzijun)
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