CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
2. OVERNUTRITION
2.1 METABOLIC
2.2 VITAMINS AND MICRONUTRIENTS
3. DEFICIENCIES
3.1 PROTEINS/FATS/CARBOHYDRATES
3.2 DIETARY VITAMINS AND MINERALS
4. COMPLEX DISORDERS
5. CONCLUSION
6. REFERENCE

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INTRODUCTION
Nutrition disorder
Deficiency diseases are diseases in humans that are directly or indirectly caused by a lack of
essential nutrients in the diet. Deficiency diseases are commonly associated with chronic
malnutrition. Additionally, conditions such as obesity from overeating can also cause, or
contribute to, serious health problems. Excessive intake of some nutrients can cause acute
poisoning.
Nutrition Disorders
Definition: Disorders caused by nutritional imbalance, either overnutrition or undernutrition

Overnutrition
Metabolic
Obesity is caused by consuming too many calories compared to the amount of exercise the
body is performing, causing a distorted energy balance. It can lead to diseases such as
cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy
reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, is increased to a point where
it is associated with certain health conditions or increased mortality.
The low-cost food that is generally affordable to the poor in affluent nations is low in
nutritional value and high in fats, sugars and additives. In rich countries, therefore, obesity is
oftentimes a sign of poverty and malnutrition while in poorer countries obesity is more
associated with wealth and good nutrition. Other non-nutritional causes for unhealthy obesity
included: sleep deprivation, stress, lack of exercise, and heredity.
Acute overeating can also be a symptom of an eating disorder.
Goitrogenic foods can cause goitres by interfering with iodine uptake.

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