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What is malnutrition?
Why children become malnourished
Now let’s think about why children become malnourished. What do you think causes acute and chronic malnutrition?
Q. Identify the causes of acute and chronic malnutrition.
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| a) Poor feeding practice |
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| c) Poor hygiene |
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| d) Inadequate nutrients intake |
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| e) Poor education |
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Incorrect!
All these are causes of both acute and chronic
malnutrition. Inadequate nutrient intake and illness are direct
causes. Poor feeding practices, poor hygiene and poor parental
education are underlying causes. Whether a child develops chronic
or acute malnutrition depends on the degree, duration and kind
of dietary inadequacy.Please complete the question.
