Protein/Calorie Malnutrition as a Public Health Issue
Would Approaching the Protein/Calorie Malnutrition as a Public Health Issue Decrease Rates of Poor bone health for Southern Asia’s population?
From a Future Nurse’s Perspective
August 30, 2021
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Evidence of connection: Protein/calorie malnutrition and poor health outcomes.
Proteins and calories are essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bones.
Undernutrition affects children growth, development and well-being.
Without undernutrition problems there would be more productivity.
Food rich in protein/calorie provides necessary nutrients that prevents the body from suffering from poor bone health.
Medical Diagnosis 1: Osteomalacia
Define Osteomalacia
Significant evidence supports that an adequate intake of phosphate, calcium and vitamin D would decrease the risk of osteomalacia.
Medical Diagnosis 2:Rickets
Define Rickets
Significant evidence supports that a diet rich in vitamin D and calcium would decrease the presence of rickets.
Medical Diagnosis 3:Vitamin K deficiency
Define Vitamin K deficiency
Significant evidence supports that vitamin K is viral in the daily intake due to the role that plays in blood clotting, bone metabolism, and regulating blood calcium levels.
Economic Burden: Healthcare and loss of productivity.
Health care costs
Osteomalacia
Rickets
Vitamin K deficiency
Loss of productivity.
Job loss
Disability
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