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Kwashiorkor

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Occurs due to lack of protein in diet

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Marasmus

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Lack of energy foods

Especially carbohydrates and fats

3
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Anorexia nervosa

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When a person refuses to eat, although food is available

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Bulimia

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Psychological condition that includes a distorted body image and an obsession to lose weight

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Obesity

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Occurs when a diet is high in energy foods and is continued for a long period of time

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Effects of Kwashiokor

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  • Swollen stomach, face & liver
  • Skin covered in sores
  • Stunted growth
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Effects of Marasmus

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  • Tight skin
  • Sunken eyes
  • Little or no fat tissue
  • Thin muscles
  • Constant hunger and fatigue
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Effects of Anorexia nervosa

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-Drastic weight loss

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Effects of Bulimia

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  • Tooth decay
  • Dehydration
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Inflammation of pancreas
  • Electrolyte imbalances
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Effects of obesity

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  • Coronary heart disease
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Cancer
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Food Allergy

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Abnormal immune response to an ingested food

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Common foods that initiate allergic reactions

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  • Cows milk
  • Peanuts
  • Wheat
  • Shellfish
  • Egg
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Symptoms of Allergic Reactions

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  • Abdominal pain, cramp and nausea
  • Itchy red rash, eczema
  • Swelling of lips, mouth and tongue
  • Itchy eyes
  • Shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing
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Short-term effects of alcohol

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  • Blurred vision
  • Loss of inhibitions
  • Nausea
  • Memory loss
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Long-term effects of alcohol

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  • Lowered immunity, can cause infections
  • Memory loss
  • Anxiety and Depression