The most commonly and frequently used classification of scales of measurement was developed by a famous psychologist Stanley Smith Stevens who proposed following four types of scales of measurement: 1) Nominal scale of measurement. 2) Ordinal scale of measurement. 3) Interval scale of measurement.
The Effects of Malnutrition & Alcoholism. Alcoholism contributes to malnutrition by displacing nourishing food and altering metabolism. Alcoholism contributes to malnutrition by decreasing appetite and vital nutrients; drinking often serves as a substitute for meals, according to MayoClinic.com.lcoholism contributes to malnutrition by decreasing appetite and vital nutrients; drinking often serves as a substitute for meals, according to MayoClinic.com.
1 The liver is responsible for metabolizing or breaking down alcohol. 2  Because alcohol is a toxin, even small amounts of alcohol cause fatty liver; long-term alcohol use can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis.3  When the liver must process alcohol, the ability for the body to maintain stable blood sugar levels is affected. Because alcohol is a diuretic that increases the output of urine, it can cause the loss of such water-soluble minerals such as zinc, magnesium and potassium. 2  Zinc status appears to be particularly affected by alcohol and zinc deficiency interferes with the ability to taste and smell, further limiting dietary intake.