THE NEGATIVE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF POOR NUTRITION

Аннотация

This article examines the negative consequences of poor nutrition for human health, particularly the risks of intestinal infections, foodborne toxic infections, hepatitis A, gastritis, enterocolitis, and cardiovascular diseases. It highlights the importance of adhering totheprinciples ofrational and hygienicnutrition as ameans ofpreventing theseconditions. Keywords: poor nutrition, food safety, intestinal infections, hepatitis A, cardiovascular system, nutritional hygiene. Relevance oftheIssue: In today's world, food safety and healthy nutrition have become urgent issues of social and medical importance globally. The growing population, rapid urbanization, industrial-scale food production, and worsening ecological factors have created significant challenges in providing safe and nutritious food for the human body. In particular, the consumption of improperly prepared or stored food products-especially those that do not meet hygienic standards-has led to a variety of health problems. These include intestinal infections, foodborne toxic infections, hepatitis A, salmonellosis, enterocolitis, gastritis, and other gastrointestinal diseases.Moreover, prolonged and unbalanced nutrition has a negative impact on the cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, and endocrine glands. Studies show that neglecting the principles of rational nutrition contributes to weakened immunity, especially in children, adolescents, and the elderly, and leads to slower physical and mental development. This not only affects individual health but also poses a serious threat to public health at large.For these reasons, studying the consequences of poor nutrition, promoting a culture of healthy eating, and advocating for compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards have become critical tasks of themodern healthcare system.