Nutritional Related Diseases, Deficiencies, Causes and Their Symptoms

What Are Nutritional Deficiencies? 

The recommended daily amount (RDA) of a nutrient is determined by how much the body needs to stay healthy. Nutrients can be obtained in a variety of ways—from eating a varied diet to taking vitamin supplements. 

A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body doesn’t absorb the necessary amount of a nutrient. Deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, such as problems of digestion, skin problems, stunted or defective bone growth, and even dementia..

Types of Nutritional Deficiency

Iron Deficiency

The most widespread nutritional deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency, which can result in anemia. Iron is found in foods such as red meat, dark, leafy greens, and egg yolks. It helps your body make red blood cells. When you’re iron-deficient, your body produces a reduced amount of red blood cells. The red blood cells it produces are smaller and paler than healthy blood cells.

According to the World Health Organization, over 30 percent of the world’s population suffers from this condition. It is prevalent in both developing and industrialized countries (WHO). In fact, iron deficiency anemia affects so many people that it is now widely recognized as a public health epidemic.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AT SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

The Programme aims:  to prepare students for family life, work life and career in consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitude, and behaviours needed for strengthening well-being of individuals and families across life span, to offer opportunities for students to develop professional competencies; this will aid in improving and utilizing human and non human resources to enhance individual and family life and to prepare students with professional competences necessary for employment in various fields such as extension, education, industry and business related to areas of family and consumer sciences.
Specific Entry Requirements: Advanced level passes in Chemistry, and Biology or Home Economics or Agriculture or Food and Nutrition, and Mathematics or Physics or Geography in the Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent.  Of these at least TWO must be passed at principal level. OR  Holders of Diplomas with credit in Human Nutrition or Home Economics or Clinical Medicine or Community Development or Nursing and other related fields of knowledge may be considered, provided they pass the Mature Age University Examination. This category of applicants should have taken and passed in four relevant science subjects at “O” level.

Students Careers in Family and consumer studies

"Today's Profession Offering
Tomorrow's Careers"

Interested in exploring career opportunities in the field of family and consumer sciences? Discover the depth and breadth of career choices available to the family and consumer sciences graduate.
An overview of a career in family and consumer sciences is presented first. Next, you will read quotes from family and consumer sciences majors and find representative career information relating to their specialized areas of the profession.


If You . . .

Are interested in people
Like to lead, teach and motivate
Take pride in your judgment and organizational skills
Look forward to being a member of a creative team
Enjoy writing and public speaking

You Could . . .

Counsel families
Design efficient environments
Develop improved products and services
Manage operations
Market consumer products and services
Provide information to the public
Research needs, attitudes and markets
Teach in public and private settings

Your Career Possibilities are Endless!

Family and Consumer Sciences Is the "Today" Profession Dedicated to enhancing  the relationships among individuals, families, and communities and the  environments in which they function, the Family and Consumer Sciences profession  takes leadership in:

• improving individual, family, and community well-being; l impacting the  development, delivery, and evaluation of consumer goods and services;
• influencing the creation of policy; and
• shaping societal change, thereby enhancing the human condition.

Family and consumer sciences professionals work in the following fields:

• Apparel and Textile Design
• Apparel and Textile Merchandising
• Dietetics
• Education
• Food and Nutrition Sciences
• Human Development and Family Science
• Hospitality
• Interior Design
• Nutrition and Fitness
• Communications
• Consumer Economics and Financial Planning

WHAT IS FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES (FCS)

   Family and consumer sciences (FCS) is the comprehensive body of skills, research, and knowledge that helps people make informed decisions about their well being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life. The field represents many areas, including human development, personal and family finance, housing and interior design, food science, nutrition, and wellness, textiles and apparel, and consumer issues.
Today’s FCS professionals practice in multiple settings. They are early childhood, elementary, secondary, university/college, and Extension educators, administrators and managers, human service professionals, researchers, community volunteers, business people, and consultants who address the issues most important to our quality of life.