Malnutrition is a state of nutrition in which a deficiency or excess (or imbalance) of nutrients Can causes adverse effects on body and function, At present malnutrition has affected billions of people worldwide, it has also effect a huge population due to their lifestyle, environment, Women, infants, children, and adolescents are at particular risk of malnutrition.

(H2) Type of Malnutrition- Undernutrition, Overnutrition.

(H3) Undernutrition: As the name refers undernutrition that not getting enough nutrition which include protein, calories, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals or micronutrients.

• Sign& Symptoms- Weakness, fatigue, Irritability, apathy, Dry skin, rashes , hair loss  Frequent and severe infections, Low body temperature, unable to get warm, Low heart rate and blood pressure.

(H3) Overnutrition: Overconsumption of certain nutrients, such as protein, calories or fat, can also lead to malnutrition. This usually results in overweight or obesity.

·       Sign& Symptoms- Overweight & Obesity which results noncommunicable diseases.

·       Heart related issues.

·       Elevated blood pressure

           ( H3)  Diet-related noncommunicable diseases- Diet related noncommunicable disease

                   are associated with unhealthy eating pattern and lack of physical activity.

                  Some common diet related noncommunicable diseases are cardiovascular disease

                  Type 2 diabetes, obesity.

 

    (H3) Prevention of Diet related noncommunicable disease- Preventing diet-related noncommunicable disease involves healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, our lifestyle such as stress management, proper sleep, making public aware about  healthy eating .

 

  Prevention and cure of malnutrition

1.      Assessment- first of all we need to know individual nutritional status including their  dietary intake & height & weight blood tests for nutrient deficiencies, and clinical signs of malnutrition.

2.      Nutritional support-Depending on the severity of malnutrition, nutritional support may involve various interventions such as:

 

Therapeutic feeding – it provide ready to use therapeutic food specialized formula to individual with severe  malnutrition to rapidly restore their nutritional status.

 

 Supplementary feeding – it include nutrient food and supplements depending upon individual situation .

 

Dietary counselling- creating awareness about balanced diet ,healthy eating, nutritional requirement in young children’s  also breastfeeding support for infants.

3.      Medical treatment-  Some medical condition may occur due to   malnutrition, such as infections, gastrointestinal disorders, or metabolic diseases. This may involve medication, antibiotics, or other medical interventions which is  necessary.

4.      Psychosocial support- psychosocial support to the people who are suffering from malnutrition and provide them counselling, This may include issues related to poverty, food insecurity, and mental health.

5.      Monitoring & Follow Ups- follow ups and visit of healthcare provider & nutritionist to the people who are suffering  can also make a change .

 (H2) Conclusion- By incorporating our healthcare provider like, nutritionist, psychosocial and also by the help of social and community help we can make people understand about nutrition and why it is essential to their body also by developing a healthy eating plan we can overcome with the situation.

 

Reference- https://www.who.int/health-topics/malnutrition#tab=tab_1