Hello Steemians, hope we are all feeling good? My humble pleasure again to drop my next achievement task after being verified in last task on Content Etiquette. For this achievement post on Markdown, I will be presenting to us an article on malnutrition as I try to apply all the necessary markdown in my post. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQUw2fYBEodeYGTH62bL2N9c6Qi6bgMjuhUEWd7RKbmQ7/image.png) [Source](https://www.google.com/search?q=markdown&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi46eiOoaHxAhUHZhoKHawaB_MQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=markdown&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAA6BAgjECc6BQgAELEDOgQIABBDUKEWWNA2YPE_aABwAHgAgAHqA4gBvBySAQM0LTiYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&sclient=img&ei=o5vMYPiLGYfMaay1nJgP&client=firefox-b-d) ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) # **MALNUTRITION** ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) *WHAT IS MALNUTRITION*: Malnutrition can be basically defined as a condition that entails an either lack of nutrient (Nutrient deficiency) or over consumption. That is to say, it is a situation an individual is either deficient in a certain nutrient requirement needed for system buildup or over consumption of a certain food-nutrient. The after effect of this are seen to cause serious health challenges which may lead to stunted growth, eye problems, diabetes, heart disease etc. >*According to World Health organization from its public report, Malnutrition is known to affects billions of people worldwide*. ![IMG_20210522_094329.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVXGmcJxpcAvrh4yHbtpGsL2jNneRHUkPgmQaDssJccT5/IMG_20210522_094329.jpg) ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) # TYPES OF MALNUTRITION ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) Just like as explained above from what malnutrition is, it is quite obvious to derive its meaning from those lines of thought. - *Under-Nutrition:* This is a condition that is necessitated from food insufficiency with result of not getting enough nutrients from consumed food. An insufficiency seen from not getting enough protein, calories or micro-nutrients, leads to low weight and stunted growth. - *Overnutrition:* ust like the scenario seen above for under-nutrition, this is over consumption of those certain nutrients such as protein, calories, or fat which can also lead to malnutrition. This on its own aslo results to overweight or obesity. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) # COMMON CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) According to MedWeb, a commonly known online Medical outfit, it stipulates Mal-nutrition can be created by the under-listed which are still not limited to; - Food insecurity - Digestive problem - Excessive alcohol consumption - Mental health disorder - Inability to obtain prepared food. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) # PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) Before Mal-nutrition can be eradicated and prevented, it is wise to tackle its underlying causes which would be listed below; - Government agencies are the major players by putting up policies that are driven towards this area, Independent organizations and schools can play a role in preventing malnutrition via aids and proper awareness medium. - Due to lack of consuming balance diets, People should be intentional in consuming food rich in vitamins iron, zink, etc to help boost their overall body system. ![IMG_20210405_153804.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPdWZYMfPKJKv3ofzR626rbFgTVuo5Y8FMHRhshLyjb67/IMG_20210405_153804.jpg) ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) # CONCLUSION All hands should be on deck in reducing this menace called malnutrition and government who's seen to be a major player here are expected to step up all arsenals geared towards taming this monster ravaging our domain especially those living in the rural areas. This can be primarily done by increasing income per capita of its citizens. **Moreso, from my post, I was able to display the following markdown tools for a better quality of my article as follows;** - Bold text - Quotation - Sourcing/Referencing - Lining of Bold text - Text alignment - Bullet points. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMQifMYEszwGCkRZmffUtEm1tnweL3NBbDdxaYgdNCFK/image.png) *Thank you @xkool24 for putting me through on this and @cryptokannon for your post on achievement task.*