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Activities for Supporting Work Ability of Ageing Workers
Published in Joanna Bugajska, Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska, Tomasz Kostka, Individual and Occupational Determinants, 2020
There are three factors responsible for malnutrition: insufficient nutrient supply, excessive loss of vital nutrients following digestive disorders or malabsorption, and increased metabolic rate (hypermetabolism). Inadequate protein supply is the major cause of malnutrition, sarcopenia and disability (Cawood et al. 2012). Due to the decrease in muscle mass and slowing down of protein metabolism, the recommended standard consumption in seniors is higher as compared to that recommended for younger individuals. According to WHO, the daily demand for protein in adults is 0.91 ± 0.043 g/kg body mass/day, and the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein in the United States equals 0.8 g/kg/day (Campbell et al. 1994). In older adults, the recommended daily protein intake is higher, amounting to 1.25 (1.0–1.5) g/kg/day, while the recommended supply of protein that plays a role in the prevention of sarcopenia is 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day (Deutz et al. 2014).
Association between nutritional and serum zinc levels amongst children aged six months to five years old
Published in Cut Adeya Adella, Stem Cell Oncology, 2018
W. Agusthin, T. Sembiring, P. Sianturi
Malnutrition is still a common health problem globally, but is mainly found in developing countries. Malnutrition in children will affect a population because it disturbs children’s growth and development, cognitive function later in life, and hampers the economic development of a country. Besides this, malnutrition in children will also increase morbidity and mortality from several diseases after the children reach adulthood (Nolla, 2014; Marasinghe, 2015).
Poor Dietary Diversity, a Key Determinant of Household Food Insecurity: Insights from a Community-Based Survey in Buea Health District, Cameroon
Published in Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 2023
Andinwoh Ngassa Betterdel, Henry Dilonga Meriki, Clarence Mvalo Mbanga, Léonie Dapi Nzefa, Ashu Julie Nchung, Xikombiso G. Mbhenyane, Ayuk Betrand Tambe
Our results equally highlight the fact that households with children that did not meet minimum dietary requirements (DDS <4) were more likely to be food insecure. The relationship between HFI and dietary diversity has been reported by several authors in different settings.37,38 This finding underlines the fact that children from food secure households are more likely to have access to balanced and nutritious meals than those from food insecure households. As such, the former has a lower risk of nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition. A plausible explanation for this could be the fact that household hunger resulting from household food insecurity usually leads to the development of coping strategies (reduction of meal frequencies and portion sizes, prioritization of food quantity over quality) and increases the risk of eating unhealthy, non-age-appropriate, or foods that are not suitable for consumption anymore. All of these culminate in poor, unbalanced diets with an overall negative effect on dietary diversity. This increases the risk of malnutrition, particularly stunting. Children under-five remain the most vulnerable given their relatively higher calorific and nutritional requirements for proper growth and development.
Validating Food Security Measurement in a Pediatric Nutrition Screening Tool (Nutristep®)
Published in Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 2022
Nhi Tran, Sarah Gunnell Bellini
Nutrition is fundamental to the development of young children. Children with malnutrition are usually at risk for poor growth, including overweight or obesity, which leads to increased health care costs, infections, and several other health complications.1–3 In the United States (U.S.), within a community setting, pediatric overweight/obesity seems to be more common than underweight with a prevalence of 13.9% versus 2.3%, respectively, for children aged 2 to 5 years.4,5 In 2018, there was a significant positive trend in obesity prevalence in children at Head Start programs in 13 states.6 Furthermore, one in five obese 4-year-old children may become obese during adulthood, which suggests obesity may be rooted during the preschool years.7 Therefore, early identification for risks of malnutrition in preschool children may lead to effective and timely intervention, which is critical in preventing complicated health outcomes in the future.2,3
Understanding the Drivers of Food Choice and Barriers to Diet Diversity in Madagascar
Published in Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 2020
Alisha R. Farris, Sarah Misyak, Keely O’Keefe, Lauren VanSicklin, Ingrid Porton
Caregivers were aware of an evident link between nutrition and health, and were also concerned about educational attainment due to food insecurity. Many studies have shown children who are food insecure have difficulty achieving academic success.23,24 Moreover, chronic malnutrition has been associated with delayed cognitive development, especially in young children.25 Encouragingly, if a child’s family becomes food secure or begins receiving food assistance, this situation can improve.26 Additionally, a lack of healthcare access is often correlated with living in low-resource areas of poverty, including developing countries.27 Due to the limited incomes of participants, it is unknown if health access would improve malnutrition and health in the area, since it is cost-prohibited in many circumstances.