Importance of Nutrition

Many individuals struggle with their nutrition habits, which eventually leads to incoming health problems. Poor nutrition is a widespread problem that many children and adults endure.

Statistics:

Forty-eight percent of the global population has a poor diet, leading to many deaths yearly caused by nutrition. It has been reported that one in five deaths is caused by poor nutrition, equivalent to approximately eleven million deaths per year.

Types of Malnutrition:

Undernutrition: an insufficiency of nutrients

Macronutrient undernutrition: insufficiency of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats

Micronutrient undernutrition: deficiency of minerals and vitamins

Overnutrition: an excessive amount of nutrients consumed

Macronutrient overnutrition: excess amount of calories, carbohydrates, and protein stored in the human body

Micronutrient overnutrition: excess amount of vitamins and mineral supplements consumed

Symptoms of Malnutrition:

• Unintentional weight loss

• Difficulty concentrating

• Weakness

• Constantly feeling cold

• Long recovery of wounds and sickness

• Reduced appetite

• Constant feeling of exhaustion

• Dizziness

• Infections

Effects of Malnutrition:

Malnutrition can have many different types of effects on the human body. Poor nutrition habits can eventually lead to higher blood pressure, tooth decay, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and being overweight or obese. Some diseases that can occur from malnutrition are at least 13 types of cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, and more.

As expressed, all of these health problems and diseases can take an extreme toll on an individual's health. People must maintain a proper diet to help extend their lifespan and lower the risk of severe health complications. I hope this post brings awareness to this common health issue and inspires others to begin a better diet. I will be writing more about nutrition and how to improve your diet in the near future!

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