Summary
Malnutrition is a medical term that is used in reference to under-nutrition and over-nutrition (Duggan & Watkins, 2008). Persons whose diets do not provide their bodies with enough proteins and calories for their development experience Under-nutrition issues. On the other hand, individuals whose diets provide their bodies with too many calories experience over-nutrition issues. Currently, the world produces adequate food to feed its inhabitants. As compared to the past century, the world’s food production rate has improved by 25%. Despite these improvements, it is estimated that in the world close to one billion people are suffering from undernutrition. Equally, it is estimated that more than one billion individuals are suffering from over-malnutrition and obesity cases. According to the UN reports, the worst-hit regions by malnutrition are developing countries in South Asia and Africa. In these regions, cases of malnutrition were reported to be rising in areas experiencing civil strife and draught.
Alternatively, adequate nutrition is achieved when an individual consumes sufficient, balanced diet food at the right time. Medical experts suggest that it is appropriate for every individual to maintain adequate nutrition. It is through this habit that individuals can maintain healthy lifestyles. According to medical experts, development in children is greatly affected by their feeding habits. It is for this reason that stunted growth, underweight, and obesity issues are associated with malnutrition. According to the UN reports, malnutrition and development issues in children do not only affect their survival but also affect the quality of their lives. Currently, sufficient knowledge on how to improve the development in children exists (Roth, 2011). As such, several measures have been implemented to treat and reduce incidences of malnutrition in children. Similarly, methods of how to achieve adequate nutrition in children have been developed and implemented. For instance, in the past century, several efforts were focused on the treatment of childhood malnutrition with the effort of enhancing their development (Shils & Olson, 2010). Despite these relentless efforts, malnutrition issues are still considered major health challenges in developing countries. Currently, it is noted that health experts have shifted their efforts of improving children’s development towards adequate nutrition initiatives (Cameron, 2009). In this regard, there is an urgent need to establish adequate facts on whether adequate nutrition or the absence of malnutrition reduces the risk of development.
Descriptive Questions
What are the benefits of enhancing children’s development through the treatment of childhood malnutrition? What are the benefits of enhancing children’s development through adequate nutrition initiatives? What are some of the components of malnutrition primary prevention programs that have been developed and tested over the last few years? What are some of the adequate nutrition programs developed and tested over the last few years? What are the determinants that influence the approach taken towards the enhancement of children’s development? What is the percentage of children whose developments have been affected by malnutrition-related cases?
Comparative Questions
Between adequate nutrition programs and malnutrition primary prevention programs, what approach is the most effective to enhance children’s development? As compared to malnutrition primary prevention programs, why are adequate nutrition programs preferred?
Correlation Questions
What are the similarities between adequate nutrition programs and malnutrition primary prevention programs? What are the dissimilarities between adequate nutrition programs and malnutrition primary prevention programs?
References
Cameron, N. (2009). Human growth and development. San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press.
Duggan, C., & Watkins, J. B. (2008). Nutrition in pediatrics basic science, clinical applications (4th ed.). Hamilton, Ontario: B.C. Decker.
Roth, R. A. (2011). Nutrition & diet therapy (10th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
Shils, M. E., & Olson, J. A. (2010). Modern nutrition in health and disease (8th ed.). Philadelphia : Lea & Febiger.