Chronic Depression And Its Effects On Children Urban And Rural Areas Across The United States Of America

If a child grows up living in poverty then the child’s health may be affected. This could be down to poor or unbalanced diet. If a child has a bad diet then various conditions may occur such as :- Nutritional anaemia this is due in lack of iron folic acid and vitamin B12.

Some people believe that parents have control over their child’s development. Genetics, the environment, education, health, diet, culture, as well as social influences do as well. Each child is going to develop differently due to these factors; not all children are going to have the same characteristic or upbringing. However, if children receive poor nutrient from their parents, it can affect them in the same way. Without the proper nutrition, children can lack the energy to

A balanced nutrition for the first 3 years of a child’s life is extremely important to stabilize their mental and physical health in the future. Starvation is a common problem with poor families. It currently affects 49.1 million families in the United States. Undernutrition is the start to many diseases such as measles and malaria. If the children get these diseases, it is very likely that they don’t have health insurance to cover their illnesses and injuries. 15.8 million children have families who are not consistently stable to feed them. Food pantries are crowded and jam packed with people, that they don’t have enough food for all. The majority of canned foods and other donations are donated during Christmas or Thanksgiving when the food pantries need it the most. Nobody realizes that they need food all throughout the year. Food is the main component to fuel the body to grow and move. Poverty doesn’t just hurt a child physically through starvation, moreover mentally through learning

You did a great job on your discussion allow me to mention some selective differential diagnosis or failure to thrive: Inadequate caloric intake, with this it includes incorrect preparation formula such as too diluted, unsuitable feeding habits for example too much juice. Behavior problem affecting the eating habits of the child example neglect. Mechanical feeding difficulties for example reflux. Inadequate absorption and disturbed parent and child relationship. Failure to thrive is a common pediatric presentation. Working through differential diagnosis by pathophysiology help guide the history, physical examination, investigations and management. as future Nurse Practitioners she should always remember that growth parameters

Depression is the most common mental disorder, not only for adults, but for children and teenagers as well. The DSM-IV classifies depression as a mood disorder. It states that an individual has suffered a “major depressive episode” if certain symptoms persist for at least two weeks, including a loss of enjoyment in previously pleasurable activities, a sad or irritable mood, a significant change in weight or appetite, problems sleeping or concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness. These symptoms of depression fall into four categories: mood, cognitive, behavioral, and physical. Depression affects how individuals feel, think, behave, and how their bodies work. People with depression may experience symptoms in any or all of the

Failure to thrive is commonly seen by primary care physicians. It is important for a quick diagnosis to avoid malnutrition and developmental delays. Failure to thrive has been defined as “failure of expected growth, usually weight, and well-being” and it is usually in early childhood years (Deborah K. Steward, 2003). Does this definition make it a problem of growth alone, or something more? There are many factors that play into Failure to Thrive such as genes, internal problems, infections, problems during pregnancy and poverty. There isn’t one single thing that causes it. One thing everyone must remember is that a child with failure to thrive, is not ‘sick’, they’re unable to get the required nutrients to avoid being underweight or malnourished.

The researchers advance the scientific knowledge base by adding to the current knowledge, contributed to the theory, and met the qualifications for a valuable research (Capella, 2016). According to Reising et al., (2016), the study was to address parental depression, social economic status (SES), and community disadvantage for internal and external issues in children and adolescents. Also, taking to account that parental negligence is also a factor that is connected to the internal and external problems in children and adolescents. In addition, concurring to the previous research (Fear, et al., 2009) (Flynn & Rudolph 2011), (Lewis, Collishaw, Thapar, & Gordon, 2014), (McCarthy, Downes, & & Sherman), & (Sondheimer, MD, 2010), all came into

The controversy of infant formula started when pediatricians found that babies who were only bottle-fed had more diarrheas than babies who were only breastfed. Research has found that babies in Chile who were fed from formula had a three-time higher chance of mortality compared to babies who get their milk from their mothers. There are also many other reasons that baby formulas could be more harmful in underdeveloped countries; most mothers do not know the proper way to prepare the formula, and they always try to make the formula thinner by diluting it so it can last longer. They also use contaminated water in preparing the formula, since they do not have access to clean water sources in many third world countries.

The consequences are numerous when addressing malnutrition in children. Proper nutrition is key in living an active and healthy life. When children are undernourished they have a weaker immune system and are more susceptible to illnesses and infections. A long-term lack of nutrition can cause stunting, delayed development, cognitive and motor skills, pneumonia and diarrhea. According to UNICEF, stunting in early life is linked to 0.7 grade loss in schooling, a 7-month delay in starting school and between 22-45% reduction in lifetime earnings. When children are stunted,

Formula or breast milk is given to infants until they are six months of age, unless the parent wishes it to continue. Breast milk has many nutritional values because babies digest it more easily than formula, it advances the brain, vision and growth, produces antibiotics and good bacteria for the baby to avoid illnesses, helps the mom and infant bond and it creates less risk of cancers for the mother. Moreover, breast milk protects natural resources and keeps the Earth clean. Breast milk has its many advantages, but there are disadvantages too. Not every child care center supports breast-feeding by offering a place where the mother can breastfeed the child, and breast milk lacks sufficient Vitamin D and B, Zinc and Iron. Consequently for these

Foods and their nutrients are essential to life. In the beginning years of life an infant’s nutritional health depends on the family unit. Parents must have knowledge of the changing food needs of the child and must also have sufficient resources to provide food, shelter, and clothing for the family. Equally important, parents create the cultural and psychological environment that influences the

The children within the community suffer from a plethora of highly preventable conditions not often seen in developed countries. Unfortunately, these conditions are often left untreated due to a lack of access to appropriate healthcare. The effect of nutritional deficiencies on their health is compounded by their poor living condition and consequently, fatigue, failure to thrive, chronic diarrhoea, skin and respiratory tract infections contribute to high rates of mortality and morbidity within the community.

Each child’s growth and development are determined by the characteristics acquired from parents,the quality of nutrition of the mother during pregnancy and the adequacy of breast feeding or formula feeding and the supplements offered throughout infancy. Stratified random sampling method was used

Breastfeeding may be natural by evolutionary standards, but it is not always simple. As a researcher with particular interests in human breast milk and infant growth and development, I often receive questions from friends and family about the infamous breastfeeding versus formula debate. The physiological intercommunication between mother and offspring has always fascinated me, especially the fluctuations in breast milk composition over time. The type of food an infant is “supposed to” intake – breast milk – is not always an option due to various physiological or exogenous factors. Here, I review the nutritional composition of breast milk and infant formula, focusing on macronutrients – protein, fat, and carbohydrates. In addition, I attempt to tease apart the role of early-life nutrition beyond the confines of physiology and health, and discuss historical and cultural information regarding infant feeding practices in the United States. Ultimately, I hope to convey that food choices, especially the foods we give to our offspring, cannot be reduced to either biology or culture, and instead are a unique union of the two.

Global forces could contribute to malnutrition such as environmental damage, advancement of technology, transportation of goods, multinational corporation, lack of health information and social awareness that can affect any child at any point in time as it remains a relevant risk factor for illness as well as death around the world (Muller & Krawinkel, 2005). Infant and children who experience nutrition insecurity may experience developmental delays, illness, and academic challenges (Finn, 2004). Therefore, it is important for the policymakers a well