Chapter

Diseases Involving Proteins

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Protein Deficiency

   "Moderation refers to having the proper amount of a nutrient—having neither too little nor too much. A healthy diet incorporates all nutrients in moderation. Low protein intake has several health cons

2. Marasmus

   "Children and adults with marasmus neither have enough protein in their diets nor do they take in enough calories. Marasmus affects mostly children below the age of one in poor countries. Body weights

3. High Protein

   "An explicit definition of a high-protein diet has not yet been developed by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, but typically diets high in protein are considered those that de