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define the prevention of iron deficiency anaemiaas in the case of vitamin a deficiency correction and prevention of dietary inadequacy of iron are
explain the treatment of iron deficiency anaemiaoral iron is the preferred method of treatment of ida the dosage is decided depending on the severity
determine causes of iron deficiency anaemia dietary inadequacy poor bioavailability of iron presence of absorption interfering substances in diet
define poverty and ignorance - cause of anaemia is dietarylow purchasing power of the communities and their consequent inability to meet the nutrient
define inadequate dietary intake - cause of anaemia is dietarythe commonest cause of anaemia is dietary inadequacy of iron the dietary intakes arc
define causes of iron deficiency anaemiaanaemia is a condition in which the blood cannot carry enough oxygen this may be because there are fewer red
explain the manifestations of iron deficiency anaemiabullpaleness of conjunctiva bullpaleness of tongue bullpaleness of mucosa of soft palate
define signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anaemiasince the level of haemoglobin is reduced in the blood it causes paleness pallor on certain parts
define about the iron deficiency anaemia idairon deficiency anaemia ida is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world particularly in the
define nutrition education for prevention of vitamin a deficiencyignorance you may recall studying earlier is an important determinant of vitamin a
define supplementation for prevention of vitamin a deficiencyadministration of large doses of vitamin a to children at risk has been the most popular
define prevention of vitamin a deficiencysince dietary inadequacy is the major cause for micronutrient deficiencies the most rational approach to
define cause of vitamin a deficiency - infectionsduring acute infections vitamin a intake in preschool children is reduced due to impaired appetite
define cause of vitamin a deficiency - poverty and ignorancelow purchasing power of the communities and their consequent inability to meet the
define causes of vitamin a deficiency - inadequate dieta child is born with poor stores of vitamins and minerals due to maternal malnutrition diets
define corneal scar - micronutrient deficienciesthe corneal ulcer on healing leaves a white scar which may vary in size depending upon the size of
define keratomalacia - micronutrient deficienciesthis is a condition of rapid destruction and liquefaction of full thickness of cornea leading lo
define corneal ulcer - micronutrient deficienciescorneal xerosis if not treated promptly leads to ulceration of the cornea initially the ulcer may be
define corneal xerosis - micronutrient deficienciesthis is a sign of severe vitamin a deficiency in which the cornea loses its normal smooth and
define conjunctival xerosis - micronutrient deficienciesconjunctiva in nonnal children is bright white smooth and glistening conjunctival xerosis is
define bitots spots - micronutrient deficienciesas the deficiency progresses dirty white foamy and raised spots are formed on the surface of the
explain night blindness - micronutrient deficienciesnight blindness is the earliest symptom of vitamin a deficiency the reduction in the supply of
explain vitamin a deficiency - micronutrient deficienciesvitamin a deficiency vad is a major public health problem and the most vulnerable are
determine some common micronutrient deficienciesvitamin a deficiencyiron deficiency anaemia iodine deficiency disorders zinc
define the micronutrient deficienciesin the previous section we learnt about macronutrient deficiencies ie protein energy malnutrition in children we