Diseases Associated with Malnutrition

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Diseases Associated with Malnutrition
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Kwashiorkor

• A protein deficiency disorder of children.
• Occurs as a result of a diet that is adequate in
  calories, but deficient in certain amino acids.
• The child may have a swollen and severely bloated
  abdomen and various skin changes - including a
  reddish discoloration.

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Rickets

• A nutritional disorder caused by severe and
  prolonged vitamin D deficiency that leads to
  softening and weakening of the bones in children.
• The child may have bowed legs, bone pain, slowed
  growth, muscle loss and an increased risk of
  broken bones.

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Marasmus

• A childhood nutritional disorder caused by
  calorie deficiency and energy deficiency.
• The child will be extremely thin, have dry skin
  and poor muscle development
• Body weight may be less than 80 of normal weight.

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Scurvy

• A nutritional disorder caused by vitamin C
  deficiency.
• Characterized by bleeding gums and red rash,
  tiredness, joint and muscle aches.

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