health problems related to inadequate diets
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What are some health problems related to inadequate diets? Provide a brief explanation of the problem and the body system involved.
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Health problems related to inadequate diets are discussed. The issues related to different body systems involved are analyzed. References are provided.
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Inadequate diets lead to malnutrition, a condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients. Causes can be grouped in to the following main categories
a) Inadequate or unbalanced diets
b) Problems with digestion or absorption
c) Certain medical conditions
To give you an overview I'll give you few examples of each.
Inadequate or unbalanced diets:
Include dietary deficiencies as iron deficiency anemia, beriberi and also eating disorders like binge eating, anorexia nervosa etc.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin which is oxygen carrying molecule of red blood cells. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia which body has less than required RBCs for adequate oxygen transport. It can occur due to reduced intake of iron or increased blood loss. In mild cases it is asymptomatic and at the most show vague symptoms of fatigue and lethargy. In more advanced cases it can lead to blue color to the whites of the eyes, brittle nails, light-headedness on standing up, pale skin color, shortness of ...
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