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This document discusses the nutritional needs and deficiencies of people living with low income, illnesses, and during convalescence. People with low income often suffer from malnutrition due to an inability to afford nutritious foods. Those who are ill or recovering from illness may be deficient in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other micronutrients. Common deficiencies in these groups include iron, vitamin A, thiamine, and protein. A 3 course menu was proposed to provide balanced nutrition.

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Nutritional Needs Presentation PDF

This document discusses the nutritional needs and deficiencies of people living with low income, illnesses, and during convalescence. People with low income often suffer from malnutrition due to an inability to afford nutritious foods. Those who are ill or recovering from illness may be deficient in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other micronutrients. Common deficiencies in these groups include iron, vitamin A, thiamine, and protein. A 3 course menu was proposed to provide balanced nutrition.

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People living with Low Income,

Illnesses and Convalescence


Nutritional Needs

• Low Income • Convalescence


• People with low income tend to suffer from People who are convalescent, generally need
malnutrition as they don’t have money for food nutrient-packed foods, with the main ones being
with the nutrients they need or not enough to buy proteins, vitamins, fats, minerals, carbohydrates and
high nutrient meals. other micronutrients.

• Illnesses
People with illnesses may have used up their stores of
vitamin A, C or D, along with iron and other
micronutrients and they would need to refill their
storage again to get better.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Low Income

• Iron Deficiency – Symptoms • Vitamin A deficiency – Symptoms


 Extreme fatigue  Dry, scaly, thickened skin with prominent follicular scale

 Weakness  Dry lips and thickened tongue

 Pale skin  Keratinization of the urinary, gastrointestinal and


respiratory tracts
 Chest pain, past heartbeat or shortness of breath
 Impaired dark adaption (night blindness)
 Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness
 Hazy vision
 Cold hands and Feet
Illnesses and Convalescence
• Convalescence
• Illnesses
• Thiamine (vitamin B-1) deficiency - Symptoms
• Vitamin D deficiency - Symptoms
 Nerve degeneration
 Bone pain  Altered muscle coordination
 Muscle weakness  Cardiovascular problems
 Diarrhea
• Protein deficiency – Symptoms  Skin Inflammation

 Skin (causing redness, flakiness and  Dementia


depigmentation.
 Brittle nails
 Hair loss
3 Course Menu

o Appetizer
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale

o Main Course
Rice, Baked Plantain, Red Beans, Stewed Chicken, Macaroni Salad and Fresh Salad

o Dessert
Banana Bread Oat Protein Smoothie
Group Data/Credits

• Topic: People living with Low Income, Illnesses and Convalescence

• Subtopics:
• Identification of Nutritional Needs- Shallon J. and Hayden-Ann R.
• Identification of Nutritional Deficiencies- Claylee N., Dara G. and Elise N.
• 3 Course Menu- Group collaboration
Members

Hayden-Ann R. (Leader)
Claylee N.
Dara G.
Elise N.
Shallon J.

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