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Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.There are a number of causes of malnutrition. It may result from:.Inadequate or unbalanced diet Problems with digestion or absorption Certain medical conditions...
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Nutritional deficiencies occur when a person''s nutrient intake consistently falls below the recommended requirement. Nutritional deficiencies can lead.
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The only way to eat sensibly for life is to make sure you don't feel deprived of your favorite goodies, she says.
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Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.Malnutrition occurs in people who are either under-nouri...
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Malnutrition is a condition that develops when the body does not get the proper amount of protein, energy(calories), vitamins, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.Poor eating habits or lack of available food...
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Malnutrition(literally,"bad nutrition") is defined as"inadequate nutrition," and while most people interpret this as undernutrition, falling short of daily nutritional requirements, it can also mean overnutrition, meaning intake in excess of what ...
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Large amounts of alcohol can result in depression of the various body systems, resulting in coma or death. The immediate physical effects of alcohol depend on the amount and frequency of drinking, while the mental and emotional effects are influen...
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This report includes information on recognizing the symptoms of problem drinking, treatment techniques, coping with a loved one's drinking, and overcoming denial.
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Alcoholism is defined as alcohol seeking and consumption behavior that is harmful. Long-term and uncontrollable harmful consumption can cause alcohol-related disorders that include: antisocial personality disorder, mood disorders(bipolar and major...
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It's important to understand how alcohol and drugs can affect your health and well being.
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Besides having trouble with school and relationships, teenagers taking drugs may display emotional extremes with irritability, anger and changes in sleep patterns.
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Excessive drinking can cause potentially fatal conditions, not only high blood pressure, but also damage to the brain, heart or liver; diabetes and stroke.
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Like cancer or heart disease, alcoholism is a primary chronic disease with its own symptoms and causes. The disease is progressive and often fatal if not treated.
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Effective treatment for alcohol dependency is available, but treatment rates among alcohol abusers are low because of lack of awareness and embarrassment.
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Misuse of alcohol can lead to serious consequences. Alcohol abuse differs from alcoholism. Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that results in failure to meet work, home or school responsibilities, among other things.
Alcoholism is a disease that includes an extremely strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, or physical dependence.
Learn more about the effects of abusing alcohol by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
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Detailed anatomical description of the prostate gland, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations
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Detailed anatomical description of the prostate gland, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations
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Detailed anatomical description of the prostate gland, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations
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Detailed information on male growth and development As a male matures from a young boy into a man, there are many important things to consider regarding his health and development. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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