Starvation

Starvation - see Eating disorders.

Fasting is an extreme form of malnutrition and malnutrition. It occurs when a person does not receive enough food and nutrients for a long time to maintain normal functioning of the body.

The reasons for starvation can be different - from food shortages due to wars, natural disasters, poverty, to dietary restrictions for ideological or psychological reasons (for example, anorexia nervosa).

The main signs of starvation are sudden weight loss, exhaustion, weakness, and disturbances in vital organs. Starvation can be fatal.

Treatment of fasting consists of gradually restoring a complete, balanced diet with an adequate supply of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. In severe cases, drug support and parenteral nutrition may be required.

Preventing starvation is an important humanitarian and social task of society.

Fasting is the cessation of food consumption for an extended period of time or the absence of food intake. Fasting is a common form of malnutrition and can lead to serious health consequences.

Fasting can be due to a variety of reasons, including physiological, psychological, social and cultural factors. For example, many people fast because of religious or spiritual beliefs, such as vegetarianism, fasting, raw food, Pevsner fasting, and blood type fasting.

Fasting can also be caused by stress caused by various situations. Psychological hunger is a factor influencing the overall state of eating habits and dietary behavior, increasing the risk of developing eating disorders. One type of eating disorder is fasting, which can manifest itself in a voluntary form, when a person does not eat, as well as in a forced form, when they want to prevent him from eating in order to avoid any adverse consequences.