4. Steam the clams. Allow the clams enough time to open their shells-this will be indicated by a burst of steam and popped-open shells, anywhere from 2â3 minutes to 5-10 minutes, depending on the type of clams.
Effects of Poor Nutrition on your Health. Consistently making poor choices when it comes to food can lead to several unhealthy outcomes. 1. Cardiovascular disease (CVD): High blood cholesterol and lipid build-up can clog arteries, leading to cardiovascular disease.
Poor appetite results from a decrease in the desire to eat and is commonly seen in the elderly, whose daily caloric demand decreases with reduced physical activity. Those with cognitive impairment forget to prepare meals.n some cases, poor appetite may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. These include: Dehydration (loss of body fluids and electrolytes, which can be life threatening when severe and untreated).