University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

392

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Undernutrition Undernutrition includes Stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), underweight (low weight for age) and micronutrient deficiency (lack of vital micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Stunting Low height for age is known as stunting. It is the result of chronic undernutrition. Usually associated with poor socioeconomic conditions, poor maternal health and nutrition, frequent illness, and inappropriate feeding and care of infants and young children. Stunting impairs physical and cognitive development of the affected individuals. Wasting Low weight for height is known as wasting. It indicates acute decreased weight and severe weight loss because a person has not had enough food or has had an infection, disease. Such as diarrhea. A young child who is infected with a virus or bacteria may experience a range of symptoms, such as diarrhea, but treatment is possible. Underweight is low weight for age. Individuals with low weight for age are known as underweight. People who are underweight may be stunted, wasted or both. Principle 81 Microorganisms are found everywhere: on the skin, on the articles by the closest and the throat. The nurse takes care to prevent the transference of microorganisms from source to host by direct or indirect contact and to prevent the multiplication of microorganisms. Organisms from source to host can be passed by direct or indirect contact and to prevent the multiplication of microorganisms.