1. What is infantile malnutrition?
2. What are the symptoms of infantile malnutrition?
3. What are the causes of infantile malnutrition?
4. How to prevent and treat infantile malnutrition?
1. What is infantile malnutrition?
Infant malnutrition, also known as \”chronic protein-energy malnutrition\”, refers to malnutrition caused by long-term lack of protein and energy. This condition usually occurs in young children between 6 months and 2 years old, especially in developing and poor areas.
2. What are the symptoms of infantile malnutrition?
1. Weight loss: Due to lack of adequate nutrition, patients will lose significant weight.
2. Malnutrition: There are obvious symptoms of malnutrition in the body, such as dry and cracked skin, sparse hair, etc.
3. Digestive problems: Patients may experience digestive problems such as diarrhea and vomiting.
4. Decreased immunity: Due to lack of adequate nutrition, patients\’ immunity will decrease and they will be susceptible to diseases.
3. What are the causes of infantile malnutrition?
1. Malnutrition: Due to an unbalanced diet or lack of adequate nutrients, the body cannot develop and grow normally.
2. Environmental factors: Poor environmental conditions in poor areas and developing countries, lack of clean water sources and sanitation facilities, can easily lead to the occurrence of infectious diseases, thus affecting nutrient absorption.
3. Insufficient breastfeeding: Breast milk is the best food for babies, but due to some reasons (such as maternal health problems), some babies cannot get enough breastfeeding.
4. How to prevent and treat infantile malnutrition?
1. Breastfeeding: Breast milk is the best food and can provide all the nutrients your baby needs.
2. Balanced diet: Babies need to eat various types of food to get adequate nutrition. Parents should make sure their baby is eating a balanced diet that includes protein, carbohydrates and fats.
3. Provide clean water: Clean drinking water is very important for the healthy growth of babies.
4. Treat infections promptly: Infections consume nutrients in the body, so they need to be treated promptly.
In short, infantile malnutrition is a serious malnutrition phenomenon that requires the attention of parents and all sectors of society. Parents should pay attention to their baby\’s diet and living environment to ensure they receive adequate nutrition and protection. At the same time, public welfare organizations and public welfare organizations should also pay more attention to and support the health issues of infants and young children in poor areas and developing countries.
