Beware of False malnutrition due to consumption

Malnutrition or improper diet became issues that were encountered in Indonesia. Sufferers are people with lower economic level to the top .

Professor of Food Science and Nutrition , Department of Community Nutrition and Family Resources , Bogor Agricultural University ( IPB ) , Prof. Dr. Ir Khomsan Ali MS said , many false perception that it is mentioned that malnutrition malnutrition , and only occurs in the lower middle .

"The perception that it only covers the stated malnutrition malnutrition is usually false , " Ali said while attending a media event held by Nestle Indonesia workshop with the theme "Creating a Healthier Society Indonesia " at the Hotel Kristal , some time ago .

Ali explains , malanutrition it actually has a broad sense , which includes malnutrition , poor nutrition , and excess nutrients . The cause is a disease and one to consume .

" Malnutrition occurs because the body needs macronutrients ( fat , carbohydrate and protein ) are not being met as a result of one of consumption , " said Ali, who was educated S - 1 and S - 2 at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture ( IPB ) .

One will experience malnutrition if not consume the amount or quality of nutrients to a diet sufficient for a prolonged period of time . Prolonged malnutrition can result in starvation , disease , and infection .

" Not only the middle income people are experiencing this malnutrition , people with high incomes can experience it , " said Ali .

Generally , malnutrition caused by a nutritional deficiency is more common in small communities , and vice versa , overnutrition is more common in the upper classes. And back again to the intake and consumption patterns of parental care because consumption levels are affected parent .

Typically , Ali said , this malnutrition occurs in children . Because , they were in its infancy, many children who have difficulty eating problems . Picky eating , eating only taste , or even not eating at all .

" Parenting eat very instrumental . So even if a parent is able to meet nutritional needs , but if it can not affect a child's appetite , so it's useless , " said Ali, who took the S - 3 education at Iowa State University in 1991 .

Problem of overweight or obesity is still a scourge to society in a variety of diseases affecting if not immediately addressed . Ali said , obesity in children will be sustained , especially if accompanied by comorbidities that will bring the social psychological impact . However , was not brought into adulthood when physical activity in adolescents as high .

Meanwhile , Head of Macro Nutrient Sub Directorate of Community Nutrition Ministry of Health Dr Minarto MPS said , the malnutrition can happen to anyone associated with the diet . " This happened because of malnutrition and over nutrition deficiencies , " the nutritionist said .

Data Riskesdas mention , malnutrition malnutrition for the poorest groups and the rate of approximately 22.1 percent for the richest group rate of approximately 13.7 percent . Malnutrition rates due to excess nutrients in the poorest group and the rate of approximately 11.2 percent for the richest group was 14 percent .

" From these data it appears that malnutrition can affect anyone regardless of view of ability or income . Economic factor is influential , but not absolute , " said Minarto .

Sources : Okezone.com