Question

Nutritional deficiency in a developing county: Reflect, support your view Nursing Code of Ethics and the bible?

Answer 1

There is a higher risk of malnutrition in developing countries. This is due to many factors like poverty, limited knowledge regarding nutritional value, lack of purchasing power. This leads to higher mortality and morbidity rates. The income of the people in developing countries has been increased which leads to eating food that is easy and fast to prepare. These foods are processed foods which is energy dense and high in saturated and trans fats, sugar, salt and cholesterol. This nutrition transition leads to many health challenges. There is an energy deficiency from consuming too little food, nutrient deficiency food and excessive energy intake which leads to overweight and obesity.