Malnutrition is one of the debilitating conditions that
affects children and pregnant women, commonly seen in South Asian countries,
with the prevalence of underweight and overweight being 28% and 17%
respectively. It is an imbalance of vital nutrients, excessive or insufficient
nutritional intake, or poor utilisation of nutrients. There is a high risk of
being overweight or obese in adult life with the presence of childhood
malnutrition, especially undernutrition and poor early nutrition, which is
known as “double burden of malnutrition,” and commonly seen in low- and
middle-income countries. It is complex and influenced by various biological,
metabolic, and socio-environmental factors. It can lead to numerous health
consequences, including metabolic diseases, non-communicable diseases, and
chronic inflammation. In addition to these health consequences, it has a
negative financial impact on society and the healthcare system. Diagnosis in
the early stages is helpful using anthropometric measurements. Treatment and
prevention strategies include mainly lifestyle modifications such as dietary
changes and physical therapy. It helps in dealing with various health-related
complications and improves the quality of life.
Author(s) Details
Rutuben Bhavsar
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University),
Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aodhr/v5/6077
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