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• Malnutrition
  |Term=Malnutrition ...of essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, needed for health. Malnutrition can occur when there is a lack of nutrients in food or when the body cannot
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• Protein-energy malnutrition
  == Protein-energy malnutrition == ...nge of pathological conditions arising from coincident lack of [[protein]] and [[calorie]] intake.
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• Protein energy malnutrition
  == Protein-energy malnutrition == ...nge of pathological conditions arising from coincident lack of [[protein]] and [[calorie]] intake.
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• Acute malnutrition
  == Acute Malnutrition == ...al-nu-tri-shun) is a severe form of [[malnutrition]] that develops rapidly and can lead to serious health complications or death if not promptly addressed
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• Community Therapeutic Care
  ...and adults. It was developed in the early 2000s by [[Valid International]] and [[Concern Worldwide]]. ...wide]]. The term reflects the approach's emphasis on community involvement and therapeutic intervention.
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• Severe acute malnutrition
  ...on. It is characterized by extreme weight loss and/or swelling of the legs and feet due to fluid retention, known as [[edema]]. Severe Acute Malnutrition is pronounced as /sɪˈvɪər əˈkjuːt ˌmælnʊˈtrɪʃən/.
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• Ethiopia
  ...]] and [[Somalia]] to the east, [[Sudan]] and [[South Sudan]] to the west, and [[Kenya]] to the south. ...care services with the help of various [[non-governmental organizations]] and international aid.
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• Kwashiorkor
  ...ɔr'') is a form of severe [[protein malnutrition]] characterized by edema, and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. It is typically seen in developin The term "Kwashiorkor" comes from the Ga language of coastal Ghana, and it translates to "the sickness the baby gets when the new baby comes". It w
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• Serum Albumin
  ...n levels occur in people with malnutrition, inflammation, and severe liver and kidney disease  ...n levels occur in people with malnutrition, inflammation, and severe liver and kidney disease {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Protein poisoning
  ...bit starvation]]''' or '''[[Mal de caribou]]''', is a rare form of acute [[malnutrition]] thought to be caused by a near complete absence of [[fat]] in the diet. ...erived from the Greek word "proteios", meaning "primary" or "in the lead", and the Latin word "poison", which means "drink" or "draught".
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• Marasmus
  '''Marasmus''' (/məˈræzməs/) is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. It can occur in anyone of any age, but ...ein and calories. It is characterized by a significant loss of muscle mass and subcutaneous fat, leading to a state of extreme thinness or wasting.
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• Dietary restriction
  ...type of [[diet]] that reduces the intake of [[calories]] without causing [[malnutrition]] or a reduction in essential [[nutrients]]. ...he Latin words "dieta" meaning "way of living, diet, daily food allowance" and "restrictus" meaning "drawn back, tightened".
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• Eswatini
  ...y [[Mozambique]] to its northeast and [[South Africa]] to its north, west, and south. ...and means "land of the Swazis". The name Swaziland is a compound of Swazi and the English word "land". In April 2018, the official name was changed from
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• Fortisip
  ...mplete oral supplement. It is often used in the management of malnutrition and other conditions requiring nutritional support. ...p" is a brand name, derived from the Latin word "fortis" meaning "strong", and "sip", referring to the method of consumption.
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• Famine
  ...and epidemics caused by forced use of contaminated water or decaying food and loss of body resistance due to weakening from starvation. ...ly accompanied or followed by regional malnutrition, starvation, epidemic, and increased mortality.
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• Bahima disease
  ...cterized by a variety of symptoms, including [[anemia]], [[malnutrition]], and [[gastrointestinal disorders]]. ...ganda]], and the disease is thought to be linked to their traditional diet and lifestyle.
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• Stunted growth
  ...rrhoea and helminthiasis, in early childhood and even before birth, due to malnutrition during fetal development brought on by a malnourished mother. The definitio * [[Malnutrition]]: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrien
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• F-100 and F-75 (foods)
  ...on. It is a product recommended by the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) and [[United Nations Children's Fund]] (UNICEF). ...hase of treatment for severe acute malnutrition, after initial rehydration and metabolic stabilization with [[F-75 (food)|F-75]]. It is designed to provid
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• Thin
  ...the thickness of a substance or object is small in relation to its length and width, or where a person or animal has a small amount of body fat. ...ng '''thin''' can refer to a variety of conditions. It can be a symptom of malnutrition, a result of a metabolic disorder, or a characteristic of certain genetic c
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• CRON-diet
  ...alth and slow the aging process by reducing calorie intake without causing malnutrition. ...based on the idea that reducing calorie intake can lead to improved health and longevity, provided that the diet still contains necessary nutrients.
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