Relationship between health and nutrition
A. Characteristics of good nutritional status
shiny hair
clear skin
clear eyes
erect posture
alert
firm flesh on well-developed bone structures
pink gums and well-developed teeth
normal weight for height
firm abdomen
emotional stability
good stamina; seldom ill
healthy appetite
healthy normal sleep habits
normal elimination
Characteristics of Poor Nutritional Status
apathy � flat affect
dull, lifeless hair
dull, rimmed eyes
red, puffy receding gum lines
swollen abdomen
underdeveloped, flabby muscles
overweight or underweight
easily irritated, depressed, poor attention span
easily fatigued; frequently ill
insomnia at night, fatigued in daytime
constipation or diarrhea
Malnutrition
overnutrition � excess of energy & nutrient intake
undernutrition � deficient energy & nutrient intake
overnutrition is a larger problem in U.S.
the supersizing, fast food industry contributes to overnutrition
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