Learning Task 5: Complete the table below by describing the characteristics, signs and symptoms, control or prevention of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Do it in your activity notebook Characteristics Signs and symptoms Prevention and Control Malnutrition and Micronutrient Deficiency Obesity lodine Deficiency Disorder Vitamin A Deficiency Anemia and iron EDT Deficiency ions that follow

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1. Malnutrition and Micronutrient Deficiency: Obesity

Characteristics: excessive body fat that increases your risk of other health problems

Signs and symptoms: Difficulty in sleeping; Back and/or joint pains; Excessive sweating.

Prevention and

Control: Consume less “bad” fat and more “good” fat.

2. Malnutrition and

Micronutrient

Deficiency: Iodine Deficiency

Characteristics: As the body's iodine levels fall, hypothyroidism may develop, since iodine is essential for making thyroid hormone.

Signs and symptoms: fatigue; constipation

Prevention and

Control: can be prevented by the iodization of food products or the water supply

3. Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency: Vitamin A

Deficiency

Characteristics: Vitamin A deficiency can result from inadequate intake, fat malabsorption, or liver disorders.

Signs and symptoms: dry skin, dry eyes, night blindness

Prevention and Control: The diet should include dark green leafy vegetables, deep- or bright-colored fruits

4. Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency: Anemia and iron

Deficiency

Characteristics: related to decreased oxygen delivery to the entire body

Signs and symptoms: Fatigue; Pale or yellowish skin.

Prevention and Control: eating a diet high in iron-rich foods and vitamin C

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