Kwashiorkor...say whaaat???

Kwashiorkor is an acute form of childhood protein-energy malnutrition. Kwashiorkor occurs most commonly in areas of limited food supply,famine, and low levels of education, which can also lead to inadequate knowledge of proper diet. Some symptoms of this include fatigue, irritability, and lethargy. Another symptom is an unusually large belly. Increasing the calorie and protein intake will correct kwashiorkor, but that is only if treatment hasn't been started too late. Although, the full height and growth potential of the person will never be achieved in mainly just the children who have had this condition.

Most people think when they are overweight it would be smart to cut the carbohydrates from their diet. Wrong. Your body needs carbs, fats, and proteins in order to be healthy. Carbohydrates and their derivatives play major roles in the working process of the immune system, fertilization, pathogenesis, blood clotting, and development. Carbs are also the most common source of energy in living things.

Have you ever thought about the fact that too much protein can affect your body? The reason for this is because a diet in which protein makes up more than 30% of your calorie intake causes a buildup of toxic ketones. These diets can put your kidneys into overdrive in order to flush these ketones from your body. As your kidneys rid your body of these toxic ketones, you can lose a significant amount of water, which puts you at risk of dehydration. You will most likely dehydrate if you exercise heavily and are in this condition.

This article contains a lot of information and I have learned a lot while researching about kwashiorkor, and also different things that are unhealthy for you with certain diets. I hope you take my information into consideration and remember to check your diet before you start, because you never know when something can go wrong.