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• Animals, plants, human beings, and microorganisms are all examples of living components and biotic factors.
• Living components refer to the living organisms that make up an ecosystem or environment.
• Biotic factors refer to the living components of an ecosystem that interact with each other and their environment.

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• The environment refers to the natural world that surrounds us, including all living and non-living things.
• Such as plants, animals, water, air, soil, and sunlight.

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• Hygiene refers to the practice of maintaining cleanliness and purity to promote health and prevent disease.
• It includes habits such as washing hands regularly, bathing, brushing teeth, and wearing clean clothes.

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Kwashiorkor is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition, and its symptoms include:

• Fatigue: Weakness and lack of energy
• Diarrhea: Frequent and watery stools
• Irritability: Mood swings and crankiness
• Impairment of mental health: Depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment
• Stunted growth: Slowed growth and development, leading to short stature

Additionally, other symptoms of Kwashiorkor may include:

• Swelling of the legs, face, and abdomen (edema)
• Weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Hair and skin problems
• Increased risk of infections

Explanation

• Kwashiorkor is a disease that occurs when a diet has an inadequate amount of protein relative to carbohydrates, leading to an imbalance.
• This imbalance can cause swelling, fatigue, and poor growth, and typically affects older children.

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• Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition.
• It develops due to a lack of sufficient calories and essential nutrients.
• As a result of starvation, poverty, and inadequate food supply.

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• Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that affects infants and young children.
• It leading to weight loss, wasting of fat and muscle, stunted growth, and developmental delays.

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• Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that affects infants and young children, typically under the age of 5.
• It is characterized by wasting of fat and muscle, stunted growth, and developmental delays.

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The amount of protein for a healthy child aged 7-14 is approximately:

• 1g per kilogram of body weight for children with minimal activity
• 1.3g per kilogram of body weight for children completing moderate levels of exercise
• 1.6g per kilogram of body weight for children carrying out intense exercise

Explanation

A balanced diet is one that provides the body with the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to maintain optimal health and function.

It typically includes a variety of foods from all food groups, such as:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Whole grains
• Lean proteins
• Healthy fats
• Calcium-rich foods
• Water