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1
Q

What do you have to have if you are malnourished?

A

An unbalanced diet

2
Q

If someone is malnourished what things can I suffer from?

A

Being too fat, being too thin, or suffering from deficiency diseases

3
Q

What is the disease associated with lack of protein?

A

Kwashiorkor

4
Q

What happens to your body when you have kwashiorkor?

A

It causes swelling around the abdomen as a result of fluid building up

5
Q

How can you prevent kwashiorkor?

A

Eating protein

6
Q

What is the disease associated with lack of vitamin C?

A

scurvy

7
Q

What does scurvy cause?

A

Bleeding gums, teeth fall out

8
Q

How can scurvy be prevented?

A

Eating citrus fruits

9
Q

What disease is associated with lack of calcium and vitamin D?

A

Rickets

10
Q

How can rickets be prevented?

A

Getting calcium and sunlight

11
Q

What is the disease associated with lack of iron?

A

Anaemia

12
Q

Why is iron needed in the body?

A

It contains haemoglobin which carries oxygen in the red blood cells

13
Q

What are the symptoms of anaemia?

A

Tiredness, pale

14
Q

How was anaemia prevented?

A

Consuming spinach, red meats, liver (rich foods)

15
Q

What is associated with lack of fibre in the diet?

A

Constipation

16
Q

What is associated with too much fat in the diet?

A

Obesity and heart disease

17
Q

How is obesity prevented?

A

Eating less fat