Nutritional Problems in India . pptx

Nutrition problems are one of the major hazards that is faced by India right now. Here, several problems are listed as a simple pptx.

1. NUTRITION PROBLEMS IN INDIA By, Thejas Shaji

2. MAJOR NUTRITION PROBLEMS In India Malnutrition Fluorosis Lathyrism Vitamin A deficiency Iron deficiency

3. Malnutrition Malnutrition Refers to deficiency or excess in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients or impaired nutrient utilization. it encompasses both under nutrition and overnutrition.

4. MALNUTRITION Overnutrition Excessive intake of nutrients. Leads to overweight & obesity. Undernutrition Micronutrient deficiency/ low birth weight children. Leads to Wasting, Stunting, Underweight, Protein energy malnutrition etc.

5. Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) Kwashioker Marasmus

6. FLUOROSIS Fluorosis is a crippling and painful disease caused by intake of fluoride. Fluoride can enter the body through drinking water, food, toothpaste, mouth rinses and other dental products; drugs, and fluoride dust and fumes from industries using fluoride containing salt and or hydrofluoric acid.

7. TYPES OF FLUROSIS Dental Fluorosis Skeletal Fluorosis Genu Valgum

8. LATHYRISM Lathyrism is a neurological disorder caused by eating certain legumes of the genus Lathyrus such as Kesari Dal. Overconsumption causing severe muscle weakness and brittle bones .

9. VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY Vitamin A deficiency is due to low intake of vitamin A source or due to the malabsorption or storage of vitamin A is affected.

10. Vitamin A deficiency can cause a number of diseases, including: Xerosis Conjunctiva Xerophthalmia

11. Night Blindness

12. IRON DEFICIENCY Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder in the world. In India, it affects more than 600 million people.

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