Question

Define and distinguish between

• Undernutrition

• Starvation

• Micronutrient Deficiencies

• Overnutrition

• Wasting

• Stunting

• Underweight

• Food Insecurity

Answer 1

undernutrition - lack of proper and right amount of nutrients in the body refers to undernutrition. it is a form of malnourishment. normally people with low BMI can be undernourished.

starvation - it refers to the condition when there is a severe deficiency in the calorie uptake below the level needed to survive.

Micronutrient Deficiencies - micronutrient refers to the nutrients which are required by our body in small amounts. micronutrient deficiency refers to the lack of essential vitamins and minerals which are required in small amounts.

Overnutrition - an excess of nutrients in the body leads to overnutrition. just like undernutrition, it is also a part of malnutrition.

wasting - it refers to the process in which a person or body part made to become progressively weak or emaciated.

stunting - it is defined as reduced or impaired growth and developmentof the body.

underweight - in the case of underweight, a person's weight is below to be healthy. it is usually calculated through BMI.

Food insecurity - refers to the disruption of food intake at affordable prices because of a lack of money.