DIETARY DEFICIENCY

There are a number of factors which lead to decrease intake of diet which in turn leads to lots of problems like growth and mental retardation .

Dietary deficiency could be of many types

Deficiency of vitamins

Deficiency of minerals

Deficiency of proteins

 

CAUSES

Improper diet intake

Food deficiency in a certain area

Poor socio economic status and high pricing

Unawareness about proper food intake

Any chronic illness interfering with the food absorption

SIGNS / SYMPTOMS

Anorexia

Growth or mental retardation

Memory loss

Confusion

Mental weakness

Irritability

Blue spots on the skin

PREVENTION

It is very important to know about the balanced diet and to know the problems associated with intake of imbalanced diet .

Making food of good nutritional value available for every individual .

Improving the socio economic status of every individual

Keeping prices in control

SCHISTOSOMIASIS : A PARASITIC INFECTION

Schistosoma is a parasite which lives in blood which enters human body through contaminated water and half cooked meat and fish which in the human body causes many problems like abdominal pain , inflammation of the liver and pancreas , inflammation of the bladder , blood in urine , anemia and weakness .

CAUSES

Use of unhygienic water

Use of undercooked meat

Improper washing of hands before intake of meals

Taking bath in river or canal with water which is contaminated by animal stool

Eating green vegetables which are grown in land contaminated by dirty water

SIGNS

Fever

Itching and rash of skin

Blood in urine

Anemia

Weakness

PREVENTION

Using boiled water

Washing hands properly before eating

Hand washing after washroom

Eating hygienic food

Properly cooking the food

Maintaining cleanliness

Public awareness

 

ARSENIC IS POISONOUS

Arsenic poisoning is basically due to increased levels of arsenic in the body . The element is present in the soil and can leak into the surrounding water supplies . Those involved in wood industry , lead industry , pesticide production and glass industry are all at high risk for arsenic poisoning . It is lethal even in minimal amount . According to WHO drinking water should contain less than 0.01mg/L of arsenic .

CAUSES

This is very poisonous even in small amounts in water and food . It can also be transmitted in wood cutters and factory glass workers . Rat killing tablets may also contain it and humans can come in contact with it through these medicines .

SIGNS / SYMPTOMS

Headache

Anorexia

Weight loss

Diarrhea

Nausea

Changes in the fingernail

 pigmentation

Deficiency of vitamins                                

Flu

Cough

Prolonged exposure may lead

 to night blindness

PREVENTION

Use boiled water

Wash hands before having meals

Avoid taking rice which are grown in industrial area because it may easily accumulate in rice

Factory workers should use mask and have regular check up

 

CAN YOU LOSE WEIGHT ?

You can only lose weight if you are motivated to do that .  Losing weight can be very easy , at the same time it can be very difficult as well . How easy ?  You just have to plan yourself .  And why difficult ?  You have to strictly stick to the your plan .

So if you want to lose weight first of all you have to take a firm decision that you want to do it . After that follow some simple rules .

 

HAVE  CONFIDENCE  IN  YOURSELF

Have confidence in yourself .  Most of the people think that they can not do it . But you can do it .

TWO  BASIC  STRATEGIES

There are two ways to lose  weight either decrease your caloric intake or burn more calories than what you eat .  A healthy strategy should include both , but even if you adopt one of them you will get the results .

Estimate your current weight and make a target of your desired goal .

CUT DOWN YOUR CALORIC INTAKE

Have a sincere look on what are you currently eating . It would be difficult for you to make exact calculation of the caloric requirement , because you have to achieve your goal step by step instead of jumping onto your required target . Just avoid the food which are rich in calories like candies , chocolates , cheese , butter french fries , macaroni  e.t.c .  Similarly avoid the food with the high fat content like oil and fried food items . By gradually decreasing the consumption of these kind of food will start help achieving your goal .

Rice and whole wheat also make you gain weight . So you have to omit or atleaset reduce their intake .

So what you should take is plenty of low fibre diet , vegetables and fruits .

Drink plenty of water . Water is very important for health . Taking one glass of water half an hour before meal is extremely helpful . It helps in digestion also gets the sensation of fullness in your stomach  which will keep you away from overeating .

BURN EXTRA CALORIES

Exercise is actually burning calories more than what you eat . Exercise can be done in a lot of forms  . Walking is the simplest form of exercise . You can have a brisk morning or evening walk just to metabolise your extra fat . Swimming can not only burn your calories but also keep your heart healthy . Cycling is also a very good exercise which can help you lose weight .