(a) State what is meant by the term 'malnutrition'. [2] (b) Give two examples of diseases or conditions that can be caused by malnutrition. [2] (c) Explain ...
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(a) State what is meant by the term 'malnutrition'. [2]
(b) Give two examples of diseases or conditions that can be caused by malnutrition. [2]
(c) Explain two ways in which malnutrition can affect a person's health. [4]
Answer Details
(a) State what is meant by 'malnutrition'. [2]
- Malnutrition means a poor state of nutrition (1) caused by eating too much, too little, or the wrong balance of nutrients (1).
(b) Give two examples of diseases caused by malnutrition. [2]
One mark each (max 2):
- Obesity (from eating too much) (1)
- Anaemia (from lack of iron) (1)
- Scurvy (from lack of vitamin C) (1)
- Rickets (from lack of vitamin D) (1)
- Kwashiorkor (from lack of protein) (1)
- Osteoporosis (from lack of calcium) (1)
(c) Explain two ways malnutrition can affect health. [4]
Two marks per way (max 4):
- A lack of iron can lead to anaemia (1), which causes tiredness, weakness and difficulty concentrating (1).
- Eating too much saturated fat can lead to obesity and high cholesterol (1), which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke (1).
- A lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy (1), which causes bleeding gums, slow wound healing and tiredness (1).
- A lack of calcium or vitamin D can lead to weak bones (1), increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis in later life (1).
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