Chapter 1, Problem 1RQ

Using the following list of chronic health conditions that have a nutrition component, put each chronic health condition in its appropriate category of over- or under-nutrition. Some conditions may fit into more than one box. Obesity Scurvy (Vit C) Anemia High blood pressure High cholesterol Tooth decay Constipation Osteoporosis Goiter (lodine) Anorexia nervosa Spina Bifida (folate) Quantity (Calories) Quality (Nutrients) Over-nutrition: Under nutrition

True or False: Change in nutrition often reflects the effects of medical conditions and social and economic circumstances. O True O False

Nutrition plays a vital role in a person's overall health and well-being. Not getting enough of the recommended nutrients over the long term can lead to malnutrition which often results in disease and illness. In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following: Define malnutrition and identify a specific disease that can result from it. Perform library research about the selected disease and explain its physiological effects on a person's body. Describe the relationship between specific foods/nutrients and the disease. Use the questions below to guide your response. a) Does research indicate that a lack of specific foods/nutrients increase a person's chance of contracting the disease? b) Are there specific foods/nutrients that should be avoided by an individual afflicted with the disease? c) How do specific foods/nutrients work physiologically within the body to help combat the disease? Evaluate nutritional recommendations to help…