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MALNUTRITION - AND CHILDREN

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Malnutrition : Someone who doesn't get enough of one specific nutrient has a nutritional deficiency, a form of malnutrition (although it doesn't necessarily mean the person will become seriously ill). Even people who have plenty to eat may be malnourished if they don't eat foods that provide the right nutrients , vita mins, and minerals . Some diseases and conditions prevent people from digesting or absorbing their food  properly. For a example : 🔵 some with ' Celiac disease ' has intestinal problems that are triggered by a protein called Gluten , which is found in wheat , rye and barlay. 🔵  kids with ' Cystic Fibrosis' have trouble absorbing nutrients because the disease affects the pancreas , an organ that normally produces enzymes necessary for digestion . The most common nutritional deficiency in the world is iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia. WHO ( world health organization ) est