Diet in Ayurveda has also been described as one of the important factor for therapeutic measure for a number of diseases in the form of pathya. In Ayurveda the description of different malnutrition disease is under varied headings. A few of the condition which can be grouped under these headings are krishta (leaness), phakka roga (rundown condition of body), balasosha (PEM), parigarbhika. So the principles of treatment and dietary modifications vary according to the disease. Malnourishment disorders in modern science are described on the basis of deficiency of any particular nutrient and the symptoms that arise due to the deficiency. The clinical presentation of malnutrition depends on the type of nutrient involved in the pathology of disease and management is done by providing the same nutrient to the child. The principles of dietary management in Ayurveda are based on individual status of dosha, agni and vaya, hence are more adaptive and rewarding.
Ayurveda, Kuposhan, Malnourishment, PEM, Diet, Ahara, Pathya
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