Tag: Nutrition diseases

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, with poor dietary choices being a major contributing factor. Nutrition plays a fundamental role in our health, influencing everything from our energy levels to our long-term disease risk.

Worldwide, protein-energy malnutrition is a leading cause of mortality in children under the age of five. It manifests in two most common diseases that result from protein deficiencies: kwashiorkor and marasmus. These severe forms of malnutrition underscore the critical importance of a balanced diet, especially in vulnerable populations.