Question

The second task

Choose a nutrition related problem and describe it in a flow chart (This should include a small paragraph defining it in 500 words)

Answer 1

The Major nutritional problems include:

1) Maternal nutritional anemia.

2) protein energy malnutrition.

3) vitamin A deficiency.

4) lactation failure.

5) addiction to milk feeding.

6) inadequate preparation and use of artificial milk products.

We selected the Protein Energy Malnutrition for detailed explanation with flow chart:

Protein–energy malnutrition (PEM), sometimes called protein-energy undernutrition (PEU), is a form of malnutrition that is defined as a range of pathological conditions arising from coincident lack of dietary protein and/or energy (calories) in varying proportions. The condition has mild, moderate, and severe degrees.

Causes for protein Energy Malnutrition :

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a common childhood disorder and is primarily caused by deficiency of energy, protein, and micronutrients. PEM manifests as underweight (low body weight compared with healthy peers), stunting (poor linear growth), wasting (acute weight loss), or edematous malnutrition (kwashiorkor).

Clinical signs and symptoms of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) include the following:
1. Poor weight gain.

2. Slowing of linear growth.

3. Behavioral changes - Irritability, apathy, decreased social responsiveness, anxiety, and attention deficits.

Treatment:

Milk-based formulas are the treatment of choice. At the beginning of dietary treatment, patients should be fed ad libitum. After 1 week, intake rates should approach 175 kcal/kg and 4 g/kg of protein for children and 60 kcal/kg and 2 g/kg of protein for adults. A daily multivitamin should also be added.

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