Kwashiorkor

It is an extreme form of PEM (Protein Energy Malnutrition). Kwashiorkor means sickness the older child gets when the next baby is born. It occurs to the imbalance between proteins and carbohydrates. the affected child is apathetic, anaemic, anorexic and edematous with diarrhoea. There is severe growth retardation in the child. The diet for treatment of this usually consists of skim milk powder, sugar, cooked cereals, ripe banana, along with some fat or edible oil. The daily intake should be 150kcals per kg body weight and 5gm of protein/kg body weight.

Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer

Pain in the abdomen (depending on the site of the ulcer).

Localized erosion of the mucosal lining of alimentary canal, heart burn, regurgulation, nausea and vomiting

Causes of Peptic Ulcer

* Irregular eating habits

* Eating highly flavoured / spiced food

* Tension and worry

* Excessive secretion of acid by the body

* Excessive use of drugs

Anaemia

Anaemia is said to be present when concentration of haemoglobin falls in the blood. Adults men have slightly higher concentration than women and children.

There are 3 main causes of anaemia:-

* Loss of blood from the circulation, i.e., external or internal haemorrhage.

* Increased loss of red blood cells.

* Reduced production of arythrocytes and haemoglobin.

diet for young children

* Milk is low in vitamin C and that too is lost during processing. Hence vitamin C should be supplemented in the form of orange juice.
* Milk is particularly lacking in iron. Hence it is good to add gravy, sieved vegetables, egg yolk and chopped meat at an early age to supplement the deficiency of iron.
* In colder climates, a supplementary supply of vitamin D is also required.