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Interactions in Ecosystems:FOOD WEBS

INTRODUCTION  An intricate network of relationships between organisms living in the ecosystem are known as Food webs. They demonstrate the flow of energy and nutrients from one species to another. Such complex interactions are considered very important as they maintain the balance and stability of ecosystems. It is essential to understand the food webs for managing and conserving natural resources in a better way. In this blog post,we will explore the food webs along with its key components, importance, types and applications.  WHAT ARE FOOD WEBS? A graphical representation of the feeding relationships between different species within an ecosystem is known as Food Web. This food web is distributed over different trophic levels which are as follows: ●Primary Producers:  They can also be called simply producers as these organisms such as plants and algae,produce their own food by the process of photosynthesis by using water and sunlight. ●Herbivores:...

MARASMUS and KWASHIORKOR

INTRODUCTION  The human body requires several nutrients to function properly, if such requirements are not fulfilled then the body suffers from malnutrition. It happens due to unbalanced diet which may be lacking in nutritious food or the person has certain medical conditions. It can be caused due to poverty which means limited access to nutritious food,insecurity of food or some conditions which affect the absorption of food in the body. Malnutrition have several consequences such as impaired growth and development which can be seen in small children,immune system becomes weak which makes the body more susceptible to infections, the risk of developing a chronic disease increases. The root cause of malnutrition should be addressed by providing access to nutritious food and healthcare so that it can be prevented and managed. In this blog post,we will explore two of the diseases which arise because of malnutrition:- MARASMUS and KWASHIORKOR. Their symptoms, causes and ris...

A Dietary Guide for Anemia

INTRODUCTION A common nutritional disorder which is characterized by deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood is known as Anemia. It's symptoms mainly includes fatigue,weakness and shortness of breath. Several factors are responsible for causing anemia,some of the common ones are genetics,chronic diseases and menstrual disorders. Management and prevention of this condition can be possible by introducing some dietary changes which have significantly proved an improvement in the condition. In this blog post,we will look into the best diet for anemia and give practical tips to incorporate iron-rich foods into the diet of an anemic person. WHAT IS ANEMIA? It is a common nutritional disorder which is characterized by deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. It can lead to fatigue,weakness and shortness of breath. Anemia can be of three different types: ● Iron-deficiency anemia:  It is caused by the lack of sufficient iron required to produc...