Leading Causes of Bad Nutrition
Fast foods are a leading cause of bad nutrition among teenagers.
The effects of bad nutrition can manifest as overweight, obesity, malnourishment -- which is a stable weight below normal -- and malnutrition, which refers to excess and undernourishment. Bad nutrition affects rich and poor countries alike. However, its severity is directly related to the causes of the problem, which include personal choice, poverty, increasing food prices and easy access to non-nutritious foods. Feeding America reports that as of 2010, unemployment in the United States surpasses poverty as an indicator of food insecurity. Other causes might prevail for specific groups, such as the elderly and young adults.
Poverty
Poverty and lack of resources are two causes of bad nutrition that contribute to the estimated 925 million people worldwide suffering the effects of malnutrition and its companion diseases, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The criteria for defining malnutrition are inadequate intake of protein and micronutrients, or vitamins and minerals, which causes millions of children to die each year or to suffer lifelong physical and mental disabilities as the result of bad nutrition.
Limited Access
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bad nutrition is among the many factors contributing to childhood obesity. In some locations, access to supermarkets and large grocery stores is limited by distance, economic status and lack of transportation. Residents of many of these communities, although unable to obtain affordable, nutritious food, nonetheless have access to fast foods with their lower nutritional composition. This affects the daily nutritional needs of adults as well as children.
Age-Related Nutrition Deficiency
Aging is an additional cause of bad nutrition. Older adults who live alone or those with reduced mobility may have difficulty shopping for and preparing food. As a natural part of aging, changes that occur in taste and smell might cause a decrease in appetite, which leads to nutritional deficiencies. Economic hardship also contributes to the bad nutritional status of many senior citizens, because it limits their food choices. Physiological changes and illness contribute to a reduction in metabolic rate and diminished appetite, according to the March 2006 issue of “Clinical Interventions in Aging.”
Social and Environmental Issues
Teenagers are notorious for bad nutritional choices. Peer influence, easy access to fast food, addictive behaviors, and being raised by caregivers who lack knowledge of proper nutrition can cause children to grow up suffering the effects of poor eating habits. The cycle continues in college, where many students consume a nutritionally poor diet lacking sufficient amounts of fruits, vegetables and dairy products; skip meals; and overconsume fast foods, according to New York University. Working adults often miss meals and choose the quick pick-me-up provided by nutritionally deficient snacks and junk food. This type of eating behavior is not only bad nutritionally – it leads to nutrition-related health problems, including obesity.
Medications
Some over-the-counter and prescription medications affect the appetite and interfere with nutrient absorption and metabolism. People taking these medications over a long period may suffer from the same nutritional deficiencies as those who eat nutritionally poor diets. According to Janice Hermann, Ph.D. of Oklahoma State University, medications such as birth control pills can reduce nutrient metabolism, resulting in decreased levels of vitamin B6 and folate. Some anticonvulsants can cause the liver to remove additional amounts of vitamin D, which aids calcium absorption. Excess amounts of some nutritional supplements inhibit nutrient absorption. For example, excess zinc, copper or iron might interfere with one another’s absorption. Consult your physician or pharmacist about adverse nutritional side effects that might occur with prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
Fast foods are a leading cause of bad nutrition among teenagers.
The effects of bad nutrition can manifest as overweight, obesity, malnourishment -- which is a stable weight below normal -- and malnutrition, which refers to excess and undernourishment. Bad nutrition affects rich and poor countries alike. However, its severity is directly related to the causes of the problem, which include personal choice, poverty, increasing food prices and easy access to non-nutritious foods. Feeding America reports that as of 2010, unemployment in the United States surpasses poverty as an indicator of food insecurity. Other causes might prevail for specific groups, such as the elderly and young adults.
Poverty
Poverty and lack of resources are two causes of bad nutrition that contribute to the estimated 925 million people worldwide suffering the effects of malnutrition and its companion diseases, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The criteria for defining malnutrition are inadequate intake of protein and micronutrients, or vitamins and minerals, which causes millions of children to die each year or to suffer lifelong physical and mental disabilities as the result of bad nutrition.
Limited Access
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bad nutrition is among the many factors contributing to childhood obesity. In some locations, access to supermarkets and large grocery stores is limited by distance, economic status and lack of transportation. Residents of many of these communities, although unable to obtain affordable, nutritious food, nonetheless have access to fast foods with their lower nutritional composition. This affects the daily nutritional needs of adults as well as children.Age-Related Nutrition Deficiency
Aging is an additional cause of bad nutrition. Older adults who live alone or those with reduced mobility may have difficulty shopping for and preparing food. As a natural part of aging, changes that occur in taste and smell might cause a decrease in appetite, which leads to nutritional deficiencies. Economic hardship also contributes to the bad nutritional status of many senior citizens, because it limits their food choices. Physiological changes and illness contribute to a reduction in metabolic rate and diminished appetite, according to the March 2006 issue of “Clinical Interventions in Aging.”Social and Environmental Issues
Teenagers are notorious for bad nutritional choices. Peer influence, easy access to fast food, addictive behaviors, and being raised by caregivers who lack knowledge of proper nutrition can cause children to grow up suffering the effects of poor eating habits. The cycle continues in college, where many students consume a nutritionally poor diet lacking sufficient amounts of fruits, vegetables and dairy products; skip meals; and overconsume fast foods, according to New York University. Working adults often miss meals and choose the quick pick-me-up provided by nutritionally deficient snacks and junk food. This type of eating behavior is not only bad nutritionally – it leads to nutrition-related health problems, including obesity.
Medications
Some over-the-counter and prescription medications affect the appetite and interfere with nutrient absorption and metabolism. People taking these medications over a long period may suffer from the same nutritional deficiencies as those who eat nutritionally poor diets. According to Janice Hermann, Ph.D. of Oklahoma State University, medications such as birth control pills can reduce nutrient metabolism, resulting in decreased levels of vitamin B6 and folate. Some anticonvulsants can cause the liver to remove additional amounts of vitamin D, which aids calcium absorption. Excess amounts of some nutritional supplements inhibit nutrient absorption. For example, excess zinc, copper or iron might interfere with one another’s absorption. Consult your physician or pharmacist about adverse nutritional side effects that might occur with prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
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