"Malnutrition is globally the most important risk factor for illness and death, contributing to more than half of deaths in children worldwide; child malnutrition was associated with 54% of deaths in children in developing countries in 2001"(Shashidar, 2011, p1).
Malnutrition can affect weight gain and behavioral changes. Behavioral changes that are impacted are irritability, fatigue and attention deficient.
Children need proper nutrition to sat healthy and grow. Brains are affected by the lack of nutrition children receive. Students that become irritable and fatigue lack the ability to be able to focus and learn. Premature babies require a different nutritional need. It is important for parents to help their children eat healthy, exercise and stay fit. Obesity is on the rise and can cause greater health risk.
The Numerous Foundation. (2012). Nutrition and fitness center. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/centers/fitness_nutrition_center.html
Shashidar, H. (2011, October). Malnutrition. MedScape Reference. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/985140-overview
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