What is malnutrition? How can we prevent malnutrition?

1. Eat healthy vegetables

By Megan P. Alim 2. Eat fresh fruits
3. Always serve a balanced diet
4. Exercise daily
5. Drink enough amount of water daily
6. Take vitamins and food supplements
7. Ensure that children are immunized
8. Avoid junk foods
9. Refrain drinking soft drinks and liquors

Malnutrition is a serious condition that 10. Maintain proper hygiene

happens when your diet does not contain the
right amount of nutrients. It means “poor
nutrition” and can refer to:

Undernutrition – not getting enough

nutrients
Overnutrition – getting more nutrients than
needed
Source: https://www.nhs.uk

CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION: may include inappropriate dietary choices, a low income, difficulty obtaining food, and various physical and
mental health conditions

TYPES OF MALNUTRITION: includes deficiencies, stunting, being underweight, and wasting