Malnutrition Effects examines the enduring impact of nutritional deficiencies on long-term health, highlighting how inadequate nutrition during critical developmental stages can program biological systems toward lifelong vulnerability.
The book explores the multifaceted consequences of malnutrition, including increased susceptibility to infectious disease and cognitive impairment, emphasizing that early malnutrition is not merely a temporary condition but a determinant of health and wellness throughout life.
It reveals the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, where maternal malnutrition can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes, affecting fetal programming and epigenetics.
The book progresses by first introducing the fundamentals of macro— and micronutrient malnutrition and their immediate physiological effects.
Subsequent chapters delve into the consequences on immune system development, skeletal growth, muscle development, and brain function.
Concluding sections address societal implications, potential interventions, and policy recommendations.
By focusing on the long-term health consequences and employing an evidence-based approach, Malnutrition Effects provides valuable insights for nutritionists, medical professionals, and public health researchers.
