In this article we will discuss about the Xerophthalmia:- 1. Meaning of Xerophthalmia 2. Clinical Features of Xerophthalmia 3. Treatment 4. Prevention. Meaning of Xerophthalmia: Xerophthalmia (Greek xeros, dry; ophthalmos, eye) is a condition caused by vitamin A deficiency. In its milk form it is confined to the conjunctiva which is very common in many countries. There is danger of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Kwashiorkor:- 1. Meaning of Kwashiorkor 2. Clinical Features of Kwashiorkor 3. Biochemical and Metabolic Disorders 4. Changes in the Organs and Systems of the Body 5. Treatment 6. Prognosis. Contents: Meaning of Kwashiorkor Clinical Features of Kwashiorkor Biochemical and Metabolic Disorders of Kwashiorkor Changes in the Organs and Systems of the Body [...]
The following points highlight the three main nutritional characteristics of a substance. The nutritional characteristics are: 1. Digestibility of Proteins 2. Availability of the Digested Products 3. Presence and Amounts of the Various Essential Amino Acids. Nutritional Characteristic # 1. Digestibility of Proteins: It is expressed as the percentage of the food nitrogen which has been absorbed. Absorbed N = [...]