The prevention of PEM necessitates an exhaustive approach that tackles macro-level and micro-level factors that contribute to it. Of utmost importance, is the need for nutrition education. Care-givers with young ones should be empowered with knowledge on proper nutrition, weaning…
Patients with severe malnutrition are enrolled into an inpatient setting for optimal care .The treatment and management of Protein Energy Malnutrition(PEM) depends on the severity of cases. Complicated cases will require resuscitation while less complicated cases won’t. At this point,…
This is the manifestation of a deficit in protein and calories, commonly among children. It is a form of under nutrition characterized by both stunting and wasting. It usually develops as kwashiorkor, marasmus or a combination of the two namely;…
In this post ,we will look at groups at most risk of malnutrition -either undernutrition or overnutrition. While each individual is at risk of malnutrition,there are those that are at most risk including: The socio-economically disadvantaged-persons -With limited resources, it…
Overnutrition treatment involves the inclusion of dietary and lifestyle modifications. Once it is confirmed that overnutrition is present, you will be requested to alter your dietary choices and adopt healthier lifestyle practices such as more physical activity, reducing alcohol and…
The prevention of overnutrition necessitates several principles .Firstly, the need to implement dietary adjustments is crucial. You are required to shift from foods that offer you only empty calories to those that actually provide you with nutrients. This will require…
In our previous post, we learned that overnutrition has to do with over consuming nutrients from any type of food. Consistent overeating over time is what leads to overnutrition that presents as either being over weight or obese. As for…
Over nutrition is a type of malnutrition that involves too much intake of nutrients leading to body fat build -up within the adipose tissues. It is associated with a high risk of health challenges. It presents as either overweight –BMI…
Undernutrition is the state where your body does not obtain adequate nutrients to achieve optimal functioning. It is resultant from inadequate dietary intake, the poor utilization and poor absorption of nutrients or certain conditions. Types of Undernutrition Among the major…
There are many common nutrition myths-unfounded claims that are not scientifically agreed upon.Among the common ones are: Detoxing is necessary to remove toxins from your body Detoxing of the body is such a common myth that it has to be…
