Malnutrition

-








  

Malnutrition is a state of the human body when the body doesn’t get enough nutrition. India has a higher rate of malnutrition, because for many reasons which may include poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, wrong lifestyle, etc. 

Causes of Malnutrition 

1. Nil balanced diet:- Nowadays people don’t have healthy food intake habits. They are no longer connected with balanced diets. Balanced diet work as a cleaner for our body which cleans all the junk we have taken. But people are no longer taking balanced diets, which has caused a lot of new diseases including Malnutrition. 

2. Busy lifestyle:- A busy lifestyle becomes a boon when we don’t take care of health with work. People are working day and night and they don’t have enough time to even eat well. They can eat whatever they want to, but that may not include enough nutrients. Thus, this may result in malnutrition. 

3. Consumption of alcohol:- When we are consuming a lot of alcohol, it may damage our digestive systems which may lead to malnutrition in the body. Also, alcohol contains calories, which may reduce hunger, thus, this leads to malnutrition when happened on regular basis. 

4. Mental health conditions:- When a person is suffering from mental health disorders, they may not eat enough which may give them enough nutrition, which generally leads to malnutrition at the end, when the eating habits of a person are irregular. 

Treatment 

1. Enough nutrients:- Consuming enough nutrients may help in treating malnutrition. 

2. Balanced diet:- Having a balanced diet that includes iron, calcium, nutrients, vitamins would be best to treat malnutrition. 

3. Government interference:- If the government could make some policies to prevent malnutrition. 

4. Healthcare agencies:- If health care agencies could make proper working on the treatment of malnutrition. 

5. Mid-day meals for schools:- Government should provide mid-day meals in schools so that students have a healthy body and mind. 

Conclusion 

Malnutrition refers to overnutrition and undernutrition. Undernourished people may experience weight loss, fatigue, and mood changes or develop vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Overnutrition can lead to overweight, obesity, and inadequate micronutrient intakes and deficiencies. Both types can lead to health issues if not addressed. If you believe that you or someone you know may be malnourished, especially undernourished, talk to a doctor as soon as possible.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

ONLINE SHOPPING ADDICTION

-
Image
  Shopping addiction, also known as oniomania or obsessive shopping, is possibly the most socially acceptable form of addiction. Consider this: We are constantly bombarded with advertisements that promise to make us happy if we buy something. Shopping addiction is a type of behavioural addiction in which people buy things they don't need to feel good and avoid bad emotions like worry and depression. Shopping addiction, like other behavioural addictions, can become an obsession that causes issues in other aspects of your life. Shopping addiction sometimes co-occurs with other problems, such as mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders, other impulse control issues, and personality disorders, and usually begins in one's late teens or early adulthood. Some people develop a shopping addiction as a means of boosting their self-esteem, albeit this isn't always beneficial. People with a buying habit may require financial assistance from a family member ...
Read more

BADLAV SEVA SAMITI - NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

-
Badlav Seva Samiti is an organization which is working unanimously to bring the change in the society and targets the social issues of different niches to change the society and working to address various concerns and issues prevailing within the society.  “ Many small people, in small places, doing small things can change the world ” - We strongly believe in this. Our aim is to provide medical assistance and legal aid, to mentor and provide guidance to the youth, elevating the socio-economic status of millions in the country, and to provide social, educational, and economic empowerment to the women and to the other privileged section of the society. So, on these pillars, Badlav Seva Samiti is working, and not only they go on the grounds to address these issues but also undertake massive campaigning activities to generate awareness on these issues.    MEET OUR TEAM :   Mrs. Savitri Singh, President        ---  She says,   Peo...
Read more

Equality

-
Image
  Equality generally means that all men are born free are equal in respect of their rights. It means absence of social privilege and that adequate opportunities are given to all. Equality is divided into various types, they are: 1. Natural Equality, 2. Social Equality, 3. Civil Equality, 4. Political Equality, 5. Economic Equality, 6. Legal Equality, and 7. Equality of Opportunity and Education. Equality is important as it helps in achieving better outcomes for people and improves performance, it also ensures compliance with the law as inequality can lead to higher crime rates, it can also impact the health of individuals mentally and physically. So, for any society to develop socially, economically and health-wise, it must try to achieve equality.
Read more