1. Health problems caused by malnutrition
2. Calorific value of food: the amount of energy that is released from the complete oxidation or combustion of 1 g of that food
3. Unit of calorific value
\(\text {1 calorie (cal)} \) \(\text {= 4.2 joules (J)}\)
\(\text {1 kilocalorie (kcal) = 4 200 joules (J)}\)
\(\text {= 4.2 kilojoules (kJ)}\)
Calorific value (\(\text {kJ } \text{g}^{-1}\))
Consuming food with high calorific value excessively over long periods of time
Effect
Diabetes mellitus
Arteriosclerosis
High blood pressure
Individual's refusal to eat due to worries of gaining weight
Malnutrition
Cholesterol deposition on the artery walls
Heart diseases
Stroke
Consuming food and drinks high in sugar over long periods of time
Affects vision, kidney and the various system
Slow recovery of wounds
Consuming food with high salt content over long periods of time
Risk of heart diseases
Obesity
Tooth decay
Cancer
Infertility
Damage to liver and kidneys
Damage to kidneys
Insomnia
Anxiety
Addiction
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