What are the first symptoms of malnutrition

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In this material rich era, the incidence of malnutrition is also very high, and the reason for this situation is that many people are abstemious in diet in order to lose weight. Experts say that malnutrition is harmful to adults, such as depression and endocrine imbalance. What are the first symptoms of malnutrition? Let's talk about it

What are the first symptoms of malnutrition

Compared with the reference group of the same age and gender, the weight of underweight children is lower than the median minus 2 standard deviations, but higher than or equal to the median minus 3 standard deviations, which means moderate underweight. If the weight of underweight children is lower than the median minus 3 standard deviations of the reference group, it means severe underweight. This index reflects that children have chronic and / or acute malnutrition in the past and / or now, This index alone can not distinguish acute or chronic malnutrition.

Compared with the reference group of the same age and gender, the height of children with growth retardation is lower than the median minus 2 standard deviations, but higher than or equal to the median minus 3 standard deviations, which is moderate growth retardation. If the height of children with growth retardation is lower than the median minus 3 standard deviations of the reference group, it is severe growth retardation. This index mainly reflects the past or long-term chronic malnutrition.

Compared with the reference population of the same age and sex, the height and weight of the emaciated children are lower than the median minus 2 standard deviations, but higher than or equal to the median minus 3 standard deviations, which means moderate emaciation. If the height and weight of the emaciated children are lower than the median minus 3 standard deviations of the reference population, which means severe emaciation, this index reflects the recent acute malnutrition of children.

matters needing attention

Breast feeding should be encouraged. Those with insufficient or no breast milk should be supplemented with milk substitutes containing high-quality protein (cattle, sheep's milk, soybean milk, fish, etc.) to prevent simple feeding of starch food, condensed milk or malt milk. Older children should pay attention to the correct collocation of food ingredients, supply meat, eggs and bean products properly, and supplement enough vegetables.