Overnutrition and Undernutrition

Diverticulitis is a bowel condition which can result

from undernutrition.

• True

• False

Osteoporosis can often develop due to a fibre

deficiency.

• True

• False

Anaemia is a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin, which transport calcium around the body.

• True

• False

Kwashiorkor occurs in developing countries and is a result of a severe lack of protein in the diet

• True

• False

Osteoporosis occurs predominantly in young women

• True

• False

Osteoporosis can result in weak bones, change in spine shape and loss of mobility.

• True

• False

Economic effects of undernutrition can involve costs related to surgery, hospital stays, specialist appointments, counselling and after care treatment.

• True

• False

Anaemia is a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin and can result in feeling weak and fatigued, concentration difficulties and loss of appetite.

• True

• False

Lack of fibre in the diet can cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), haemorrhoids and diverticulitis.

• True

• False

Indigenous groups are less likely to develop conditions related to undernutrition.

• True

• False