STS - MALNUTRITION

FOOD

It is a basic necessity for all living beings, especially humans. It provides the energy needed for daily activities, helps maintain and repair body tissues, and protects against diseases. Once eaten, digested, and absorbed, food is used by the body to carry out various essential functions.

• Stay alive, be active, move, and work

• Build new cells and tissues for growth

• Stay healthy and heal itself

• Prevent and fight infections

WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF FOOD

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Nutrition → Ingestion → Digestion → Absorption → Utilization → Healthy Body

IMORTANCE OF NUTRITION

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Good Nutrition

When a person gets all nutrients in the correct amount and proportion

Malnutrition

When a person gets an undesirable quantity of nutrition, resulting in deficiency or excess of nutrients

Undernutrition

a type of malnutrition,

deficiency of one or more nutrients, combined with insufficient quantity and quality of food, can lead to undernourishment when almost all nutrient levels fall below requirements. This condition often results in symptoms such as low body weight, poor resistance to infections, weakness, and general ill-health.

Overnutrition

a type of malnutrition, It occurs when there’s an excess of one or more nutrients, with intake exceeding the body’s needs. This means almost all nutrients are above the required levels, leading to an imbalance of essential nutrients, sometimes even accompanied by deficiencies.

·        Smooth, shiny skin

·        Bright eyes

·        Firm pink nails

·        Healthy hair

·        Healthy gums

CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY PERSON

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HEALTH

IT is  a positive state. A person may be free from diseases but still feel tired, lazy, or unable to concentrate — which means they are not truly healthy. A healthy individual is an asset to their family, society, and nation.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

A person who is active, alert, and not suffering from physical illness.

MENTAL HEALTH

A healthy mind thrives in a healthy body, as mental and physical well-being are closely connected.

SOCIAL HEALTH

Ability to live harmoniously with others Impossible without good mental health.

SPIRITUAL HEALTH

Living by moral values, embracing patience, and finding inner peace can be nurtured through practices like prayer, meditation, and more.

FOOD INSECURITY

A situation where people lack secure access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food needed for normal growth and an active, healthy life.

HUNGER

• An uncomfortable or painful feeling from low food energy intake, and a weakened state caused by prolonged lack of food or essential nutrients.

MALNUTRITION

Results from consuming too little or too much of one or more nutrients.
May be caused by:

• Inadequate child care

• Insufficient health services

• Unhealthy environment

POVERTY

Not enough material resources or income for needs.
Extreme poverty = Lacking basic needs (food, clothing, shelter).

1. Reduce Food Waste

2. Promote Diversification

3. Improve Infrastructure

4. Improve Trade Policies

5. Fight Climate Change

SOLUTIONS TO FOOD INSECURITY

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