A child with poor nutrition can suffer from multiple illnesses and lifetime diseases. To define acute malnutrition which is very commonly found in immense children is a halt in the growth of a child due to lack of proper nutrition that occurs precisely due to illness or consumption of less amount of food by the child. It can thus result in acute weight loss and a child might probably suffer stunted growth. However, a parent can always look for the symptoms of malnutrition in the child before it emerges into a lifelong illness. This article will give you an insight into various signs of malnutrition a child can have.
What is Malnutrition?
Before diving into the indicators which aware of the illness, you should be aware of what actually 'Malnutrition' means. It can be defined in two ways- Undernutrition (a person is not getting sufficient nutrients, proteins, etc.) and Overnutrition (a person who consumes some nutrients, proteins, etc., in excess quantity). Overnutrition leads to obesity or overweight when a child intakes food that has a high amount of fats, sugar, or sodium. On the other hand, when a child is not consuming enough nutrients, their body fails to grow and thus, causes heart problems, diabetes, etc. Moreover, there are levels of malnutrition that can be categorized into three degrees- First degree (Mild), second degree (moderate), third-degree (severe). Malnutrition incorporates overnutrition and undernutrition both of which are the very first cause of health problems in children accompanied by the deficiencies of nutrients if not confronted on time.

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