Malnutrition
When does malnutrition occur?
When someone does not have enough to eat
Inadequate diets are not caused by a lack of food, but instead refer to __________________
The inappropriate consumption of foods.
Anorexia and bulimia are eating disorders that are also _______________ disorders.
Psychological disorders.
What causes allergies and intolerances?
Your genes - they are genetic!
What causes food poisoning?
When food is not handled property, or if it is contaminated
Malnutrition occurs mainly because there is a lack of foods that contain __________ and ___________
Energy and proteins
Cutting out certain foods from a diet can lead to deficiency-related diseases if there is a lack of essential nutrients such as ___________, _________, and ____________.
Vitamins, amino acids, or minerals
People who suffer from this disorder reject food because they are afraid of gaining weight
Anorexia
What is gluten, and where is it found?
People who are incapable of digesting milk are _________ intolerant
Lactose
Where do most cases of malnutrition occur?
In developing countries, or among the marginal populations in developed countries
Main causes of obesity include: genetic and social factors, as well as an excessive consumption of foods rich in ______ and ________.
Fats and sugars.
People who suffer from this disorder eat extreme amounts of foods in a compulsive way.
Bulimia
Name 4 foods that can typical cause allergies.
A lack of certain essential __________ can lead to a protein deficiency, infertility, or anaemia
Amino acids
What age group is most affected by malnutrition, and why?
Children, because it hinders their development
Obese people are more likely to suffer from brain haemorrhage, metabolic and psychological disorders, and _____________.
Heart disease
What do people who suffer from bulimia do after "binge eating"?
They vomit the food consumed, or use laxatives to remove it from their body.
Food allergies can provoke an allergic reaction that can cause anaphylactic shock, which is a "fast and generalised reaction of the immune system that can cause _____________ and ____________"
Respiratory difficulties, and heart failure.
What is "marasmus," and what causes it?
A type of malnutrition, caused by a complete lack of food
What causes "kwashiorkor"?
When there is a considerable lack of protein in someone's diet
Type 2 diabetes, or adult diabetes, involves an inability to control the body's _______________.
Blood sugar levels.
Those who suffer from anorexia feel weak because their bodies don't have the necessary nutrients to function properly. In extreme cases, this nutritional deficiency can cause what?
Permanent organ damage
What is the official name of the disorder where people are gluten intolerant?
Coeliac disease
______________ is caused by bacteria, and is associated primarily with the consumption of foods containing raw eggs.
Salmonellosis