Nutrition problems are one of the major hazards that is faced by India right now. Here, several problems are listed as a simple pptx.

1. By,
Thejas Shaj

2. Malnutrition
Fluorosis
Lathyrism
Vitamin A deficiency
Iron deficiency

3. Malnutrition
Refers to
deficiency or
excess in nutrient
intake, imbalance
of essential
nutrients or
impaired nutrient
utilization. it
encompasses both
under nutrition
and overnutrition.

4. Overnutrition
Excessive intake of
nutrients.
Leads to overweight &
obesity.
Undernutrition
Micronutrient
deficiency/ low birth
weight children.
Leads to Wasting,
Stunting,
Underweight, Protein
energy malnutrition
etc.

6. Protein energy malnutrition
(PEM)
Kwashioker Marasmus

7. Fluorosis is a crippling
and painful disease
caused by intake of
fluoride. Fluoride can
enter the body through
drinking water, food,
toothpaste, mouth
rinses and other dental
products; drugs, and
fluoride dust and
fumes from industries
using fluoride
containing salt and or
hydrofluoric acid.

9. Dental Fluorosis Skeletal Fluorosis Genu Valgum

10. Lathyrism is a
neurological disorder
caused by eating
certain legumes of
the genus Lathyrus
such as Kesari Dal.
Overconsumption
causing severe
muscle weakness
and brittle bones.

11. Vitamin A deficiency is
due to low intake of
vitamin A source or due
to the malabsorption or
storage of vitamin A is
affected.

12. Xerosis Conjunctiva Xerophthalmia

14. Iron deficiency
anemia is the most
common nutritional
disorder in the
world. In India, it
affects more than 600
million people.