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Introduction to Malnutrition

*Waa Maxay Nafaqo-daradu (What is Malnutrition)?*
Nafaqo-daradu waa xaalad caafimaad oo ka dhalata marka jirka aanu helin nafaqooyin ku filan ama aanu u helin si habboon. Waxay ka dhalan kartaa cunto yar, cunto aan caafimaad qabin, ama cudurro saameeya habka cuntada iyo nuugista jidhka.

*Maxaa Sababa Nafaqo-darada (Causes of Malnutrition)?*
- *Cunto Yari (Insufficient Diet)*: Helitaanka cuntooyin yar oo aan ku filnayn nafaqooyinka muhiimka ah sida vitaminno, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, iyo dufan.
- *Cunto aan Caafimaad qabin (Poor Diet Quality)*: Cunista cuntooyinka aan caafimaad qabin sida cuntooyinka la warshadeeyay, sonkorta iyo dufanka badan leh.
- *Cudurrada (Diseases)*: Cudurrada saameeya nuugista nafaqooyinka jirka sida cudurrada mindhicirka (e.g., celiac disease, Crohn's disease).
- *Dhibaatooyinka Dhaqaalaha (Economic Issues)*: Dhaqaale yar oo aan awoodin in la iibsado cuntooyinka caafimaadka qaba.
- *Aqoonyahanimada (Lack of Knowledge)*: Aqoon la'aanta ku saabsan cuntooyinka caafimaadka qaba iyo sida loo diyaariyo.

*Sidee Looga Hortaga Loona Daweeyaa Nafaqo-darada (Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition)?*
- *Cunto Isku-dhafan (Balanced Diet)*: Cunto isku-dhafan oo ka kooban macdano, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, iyo dufan caafimaad leh.
- *Wacyigelinta (Awareness)*: Wacyigelin ku saabsan muhiimada nafaqada iyo cuntooyinka caafimaadka qaba.
- *Gargaarka Nafaqada (Nutritional Support)*: Bixinta kaalmada nafaqada ee dadyoowga nugul, sida xannaanada caafimaadka iyo barnaamijyada nafaqada.
- *Daryeel Caafimaad (Medical Care)*: Daaweynta cudurrada saameeya nuugista nafaqooyinka iyo bixinta talooyinka caafimaad ee saxda ah.
- *Cuntooyinka Dhamaystiran (Supplementation)*: Isticmaalka cuntooyin dheeri ah sida supplements oo ka kooban nafaqooyinka muhiimka ah.

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Waa muhiim in la ogaado calaamadaha nafaqo-darada iyo in la qaado tallaabooyin lagu hormariyo caafimaadka iyo nafaqada qof kasta.

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*Waa Maxay Nafaqo (Nutrition)?*
Nafaqadu waa cuntooyinka iyo maaddooyinka uu jidhku u baahan yahay si uu ugu koro, u shaqeeyo, ugana hortago cudurrada. Waxay ka koobantahay macdano, vitaminno, proteins, carbohydrates, iyo dufanno.

*Muhiimada Nafaqada (Importance of Nutrition)*
- *Koritaanka Jirka*: Nafaqadu waxay caawisaa koritaanka iyo dayactirka unugyada jidhka.
- *Difaaca Jirka*: Vitaminno iyo macdano ayaa ka qayb qaata xoojinta habka difaaca jidhka.
- *Tamarta Jirka*: Carbohydrates iyo dufan waxay siinayaan jidhka tamar uu u baahan yahay.
- *Maskaxda iyo Jidhka Firfircoonida*: Nafaqada wanaagsan waxay caawisaa caafimaadka guud ee maskaxda iyo jidhka.

*Ujeedada Nafaqada (Objectives of Nutrition)*
- *In la ilaaliyo Caafimaadka*: Si loo hubiyo in jidhka uu helo dhammaan nafaqada uu u baahan yahay si uu u shaqeeyo si wanaagsan.
- *Ka Hortagga Cudurrada*: Nafaqada wanaagsan waxay ka caawisaa ka hortagga cudurrada sida sonkorowga, dhiigkarka, iyo cudurrada wadnaha.
- *Koritaanka iyo Kobcinta*: Waa muhiim in carruurta ay helaan nafaqo wanaagsan si ay si caafimaad leh ugu koraan.
- *Tamarta Jirka*: Si loo helo tamar ku filan oo jidhka uu u baahan yahay maalin kasta.

*Qaybaha Nafaqada (Types of Nutrition)*
1. *Carbohydrates*: Waxay bixiyaan tamar degdeg ah oo jirka isticmaali karo.
2. *Proteins*: Waxay muhiim u yihiin koritaanka iyo dayactirka unugyada jidhka.
3. *Dufanno (Fats)*: Waxay bixiyaan tamar, waxayna caawiyaan nuugista vitaminada muhiimka ah.
4. *Vitaminno*: Waxay muhiim u yihiin shaqooyinka kala duwan ee jidhka sida difaaca jidhka iyo caafimaadka maqaarka.
5. *Macdano (Minerals)*: Waxay caawiyaan hawlaha muhiimka ah sida sameynta lafaha iyo sameynta dhiigga.
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Eating a balanced diet

eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day (see 5 A Day)

base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta.

have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)

eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein.

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Lesson 23aad
Nutrition for children

Introduction

Nutrition for kids is based on the same ideas as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of things, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. These are called nutrients. Children need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages.

The best eating pattern for a child's growth and development considers the child's age, activity level and other characteristics. Check out these nutrition basics for kids, based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Food packed with nutrients — with no or limited sugar, saturated fat, or salt added to it — is considered nutrient dense. Focusing on nutrient-dense foods helps kids get the nutrients they need while limiting overall calories.

Consider these nutrient-dense foods:
• Protein. Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds.
• Fruits. Encourage your child to eat a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruits. Look for canned fruit that says it's light or packed in its own juice. This means it's low in added sugar. Keep in mind that 1/4 cup of dried fruit counts as one serving of fruit.
• Vegetables. Serve a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried vegetables. Choose peas or beans, along with colorful vegetables each week. When selecting canned or frozen vegetables, look for ones that are lower in sodium.
• Grains. Choose whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread or pasta, oatmeal, popcorn, quinoa, or brown or wild rice.
• Dairy. Encourage your child to eat and drink fat-free or low-fat dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese. Fortified soy beverages also count as dairy.

Aim to limit your child's calories from:

• Added sugar. Naturally occurring sugars, such as those in fruit and milk, aren't added sugars. Examples of added sugars include brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup and honey. To avoid added sugar, check nutrition labels. Choose cereals with minimal added sugars. Avoid sodas and other drinks with added sugars. Limit juice servings. If your child drinks juice, make sure it's 100% juice without added sugars.
• Saturated fats. Saturated fats mainly come from animal sources of food, such as red meat, hot dogs, poultry, butter and other full-fat dairy products. Pizza, sandwiches, burgers and burritos are a common source of saturated fat. Desserts such as cakes and ice cream are another common source of saturated fat. When cooking, look for ways to replace saturated fats with vegetable and nut oils, which provide essential fatty acids and vitamin E.
• Salt. Most children in the United States have too much salt in their daily diets. Another name for salt is sodium. Salt can hide in sandwiches, where the sodium in bread, meat, condiments and toppings adds up. Processed foods, such as pizza, pasta dishes and soup, often have high amounts of salt. Encourage snacking on fruits and vegetables instead of chips and cookies. Check nutrition labels and look for products low in sodium.

By Mohamed Mahdi

19/12/2023

Lesson 22aad
Nutrition management for OSTEOPOROSIS

Introduction
Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone microstructure, ultimately predisposing patients to low-impact, fragility fractures. Osteoporotic fractures lead to a significant decrease in quality of life, with increased morbidity, mortality, and disability.

causes

1.Lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle can be important for keeping bones strong. Factors that contribute to bone loss include: Low levels of physical activity and prolonged periods of inactivity can contribute to an increased rate of bone loss. Chronic heavy drinking of alcohol is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis.
2.Medications. Long-term use of certain medications may make you more likely to develop bone loss and osteoporosis, such as: Glucocorticoids and adrenocorticotropic hormone, which treat various conditions, such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
Antiepileptic medicines, which treat seizures and other neurological disorders.
Proton pump inhibitors, which lower stomach acid.
3.Diet. Beginning in childhood and into old age, a diet low in calcium and vitamin D can increase your risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Excessive dieting or poor protein intake may increase your risk for bone loss and osteoporosis.
4.Sex. Your chances of developing osteoporosis are greater if you are a woman. Women have lower peak bone mass and smaller bones than men. However, men are still at risk, especially after the age of 70.
5.Age. As you age, bone loss happens more quickly, and new bone growth is slower. Over time, your bones can weaken and your risk for osteoporosis increases.

singns and symptoms
Osteoporosis is also called a “silent” disease” because there are typically no symptoms until a bone is broken. Symptoms of vertebral (spine) fracture include severe back pain, loss of height, or spine malformations such as a stooped or hunched posture (kyphosis).

Nutrition management for OSTEOPOROSIS

Combined supplemental vitamin D and calcium. Vitamin D alone and calcium supplementation alone are not effective for fracture prevention. In a recent meta-analysis, however, women who took both calcium and vitamin D supplements had a 30% lower risk for hip fracture and a 15% lower risk for fracture overall, compared with those not taking these supplements
Vitamin K. Produced by osteoblasts, osteocalcin is inactive and cannot bind calcium and other minerals until activated by vitamin K. Without an adequate supply of this vitamin, calcium is more likely to be taken up by vascular smooth muscle cells and contribute to arterial stiffening and calcification.
Clinical trials of phyllo Quinone (K1) supplementation have reported a lower risk for fracture when compared with placebo. Although green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K1, inadequate amounts are consumed on a Western diet, and absorption from green leafy vegetables (broccoli, spinach, romaine lettuce) has been found to range from only 9-28%.

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