1. Explain the difference and similarities in the meaning among the following terms: Pg 167 #1

2. Famine An increase in the number of deaths in a region due to starvation and related diseases that are caused by food shortage. An increase in the number of deaths in a region due to starvation and related diseases that are caused by food shortage.

3. Starvation The most extreme form of hunger. The body wastes away as tissues are broken down to provide energy and protein The most extreme form of hunger. The body wastes away as tissues are broken down to provide energy and protein

4. Malnutrition A general term that suggests people’s health is being damaged by a diet that does not meet their needs. A general term that suggests people’s health is being damaged by a diet that does not meet their needs.

5. Under nutrition Occurs when a person is not getting enough of some nutrient. Occurs when a person is not getting enough of some nutrient. (Over nutrition??? when a person is getting too much of some nutrient.) (Over nutrition??? when a person is getting too much of some nutrient.)

6. Chronic Persistent Hunger Any form of under nutrition for an extended period of time. Can lead to the death of the very old or very young, through immune suppression, of curable diseases such as measles or dysentery. Any form of under nutrition for an extended period of time. Can lead to the death of the very old or very young, through immune suppression, of curable diseases such as measles or dysentery.

7. Some Deficiency Diseases Kwashiokor : Protein deficiency leading to a loss of muscle mass, damaged immune system, swelling of the belly Kwashiokor : Protein deficiency leading to a loss of muscle mass, damaged immune system, swelling of the belly

8. Some Deficiency Diseases Scurvy : vitamin C deficiency leading to anaemia, weakness, gum disease, bleeding skin sores Scurvy : vitamin C deficiency leading to anaemia, weakness, gum disease, bleeding skin sores

9. Some Deficiency Diseases Pellagra : lack pf niacin and tryptophan (amino acid) resulting in scaly skin sores, diarrhoea, mental illness Pellagra : lack pf niacin and tryptophan (amino acid) resulting in scaly skin sores, diarrhoea, mental illness

10. Some Deficiency Diseases Marasmus : calorie and protein deficiency which results when children are introduced to complex foods before their digestive systems are fully developed. Marasmus : calorie and protein deficiency which results when children are introduced to complex foods before their digestive systems are fully developed.