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Aug
Malnutrition – more than a lack of food
What is malnutrition? Malnutrition occurs when the body is not adequately supplied with energy and / or vital nutrients through food. As a result, there is an altered body composition and measurable limitations in physical and mental functions.
Experts distinguish between a quantitative and a qualitative form of malnutrition. In the...
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Aug
How you can prevent malnutrition
If you notice signs of malnutrition in a relative or yourself (How malnutrition manifests itself), talk to the doctor treating you about it. He or she can then initiate countermeasures as needed, ranging from fortifying the diet with energy and nutrient concentrates to sip feeds to tube or intravenous feeding....
18
Aug
Obesity does not protect against malnutrition
If a very obese person loses a lot of weight, they may still be overweight - but nevertheless already malnourished. Particularly in the case of overweight people, however, both relatives and many doctors often pay too little attention to weight loss or even perceive it as positive. Therefore, malnutrition in...
