What are the problems of improper nutrition on growth?
Excess nutrition can lead to obesity. Complications of obesity in children can lead to bone problems, snoring and difficulty in breathing while sleeping, high cholesterol and blood triglycerides and even high BP. The main cause of over-nutrition is eating high calorie food (junk food), sedentary life style, reduction in physical activity and increased TV, computer, video game time. Poor intake of proteins, calories and/or vitamins and minerals can lead to under-nutrition and result in poor growth, improper achievement of milestones, diarrhea and repeated infections (due to lower immunity). Specific nutrients can affect growth.
