Malnutrition and the Brain
One of the most alarming factors of malnutrition is the effects that it has on the brain. The brain is control center for all body functions, and requires nutrients in order to work properly. When the brain lacks nutrients it can lead to lasting consequences, such as learning disabilities, mental heath problems, and even death.
One of the most alarming factors of malnutrition is the effects that it has on the brain. The brain is control center for all body functions, and requires nutrients in order to work properly. When the brain lacks nutrients it can lead to lasting consequences, such as learning disabilities, mental heath problems, and even death.
Learning Disabilities
Malnutrition has been linked to learning disabilities in young children. When a mother is pregnant they are required to not only take in nutrients for themselves but also for their unborn children. If the mother does not consume enough nutrients neither will her child. The lack of essential nutrients such as iodine, will will impede the growth of the child's brain and may lead to the following :
- Attention deficit disorder
- Decreased IQ scores
- Memory deficiency
- Reduced social skills
- Reduced language development
- Reduced problem solving abilities
Mental Heath
Some people develop mental health problems such as anxiety and depression as a result of being malnourished. , Ultimately many vitamins and minerals are required to fuel our brains and without them it effects our overall mood, and throw our emotions out of balance.
Some people develop mental health problems such as anxiety and depression as a result of being malnourished. , Ultimately many vitamins and minerals are required to fuel our brains and without them it effects our overall mood, and throw our emotions out of balance.
