Hidden Hunger, Malnutrition invisible

Hidden Hunger, Malnutrition invisible

jakarta, behind the threat of malnutrition, indonesia on one side also has the problem of excess nutrients. in addition to these two issues, there are also issues that also need to be controlled, i.e. hidden hunger.hidden hunger is a form of micro-nutrient deficiencies such as iron-deficiency, iodine, folic acid, vitamin a and some kind of vitamin b are hidden."from the outside do not manifest symptoms, but in fact its victims so easily are sick," said prof dr ahmad in the movement, nutrition experts from ipb in the event ' come on ' nutrition literacy held in kampung sari husada school, bogor, friday (30/1/2013).this condition is caused due to low intake of micro nutrients. this is one of the the trigger the high maternal and child mortality, disease due to infection, the low level of intelligence of children and can decrease the productivity of work.in pregnant women, the impact of hidden hunger can be dropped onto his son. the mother's nutritional deficiencies can have anemia and gave birth to children at high risk experiencing malnutrition and stunted growth or stunting.in indonesia alone, the numbers still stunting as height, which is around 36% of all children of indonesia. children who experience stunting malnutrition had threatened.but if given plenty of food, he is at risk of experiencing obesity that could trigger dangerous penyakt such as heart disease, diabetes mellitus, stroke and hypertension."the key is to eat foods that are nutritionally balanced and diverse, primarily from vegetable material," said prof ahmad.(pah/vit )
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