MALNUTRITION

How many types of malnutrition exist?

• 2 (Desnutrition, undernutrition)

• 3 (Desnutrition, undernutrition, overnutrition)

• 2 (Undernutrition, overnutrition)

What it is malnutrition?

• When people develop eating disorders due to poor body image

• When people die from diseases spread through unclean water

• When people do not consume enough calories or eat enough different foods to meet the body's needs

• When disease spreads through crops and destroys them

Being overweight cannot result from malnutrition.

• True

• False

Malnutrition most often results from people living in poverty.

• False

• True

What is a symptom of malnutrition?

• You become unable to wiggle your toes

• You can get a brain tumor

• Your immune system will be weakened

Overconsumption of certain nutrients, such as protein, calories or fat, can also lead to malnutrition.

• Pregnancy

• Stress

• Overnutrition

Common cause of malnutrition

• Laziness to prepare food

• Living in areas with limited access to food

• Not to eat candies

Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy.

• True

• False

Older adults have an increase risk to have malnutrition?

• True

• False

How many percent of the people hospitalized face malnutrition?

• 20%

• 65%

• 70%

• 40%