Nutrition and disease | Science homework help

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:

1. Define malnutrition and identify a specific disease that can result from it.
2. Perform library research about the selected disease, and explain its physiological effects on a person’s body. 
3. Describe the relationship between specific foods/nutrients and the disease. Use the questions below to guide your response.
4. Does research indicate that a lack of specific foods/nutrients increase a person’s chance of contracting the disease?
5. Are there specific foods/nutrients that should be avoided by an individual afflicted with the disease?
6. How do specific foods/nutrients work physiologically within the body to help combat the disease?
7. Evaluate nutritional recommendations to help combat the disease.
8. Cite at least 3 credible references and present the resources in APA format on the References page.