by Martin

Definition of Malnutrition

Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.

Types of Malnutrition

Undernutrition

Undernutrition

Malnutrition occurs in people who are either undernourished or overnourished. Undernutrition is a consequence of consuming too few essential nutrients or using or excreting them more rapidly than they can be replaced.

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Diagnosis
Overall appearance, behavior, body-fat distribution, and organ function can alert a family physician, internist, or

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Treatment
Normalizing nutritional status starts with a nutritional assessment. This process enables a clinical nutritionist or registered dietician to confirm the presence of malnutrition,

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Prognosis
Up to 10% of a person's body weight can be lost without side effects, but if more than 40% is lost, the situation is almost always fatal. Death usually results from

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