Malnutrition

Malnutrition can occur when a person's body is not getting enough nutrients. It can result from an inadequate or unbalanced diet, digestive difficulties, absorption problems, or other medical conditions.

Follow the links below to find information on malnutrition.

Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Malnutrition
Publisher:   Dietitians Association of Australia
Description:   Malnutrition occurs if nutritional needs are not met. Eating a variety of healthy foods each day will meet the nutritional needs of most people. Malnutrition can refer to under-nutrition or over-nutrition. Here it refers to under-nutrition.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Protein and energy supplementation in elderly people at risk from malnutrition
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Much emphasis is placed on the importance of good diet, usually in relation to concern about the health risks of obesity. However it has been generally agreed that the risk of undernutrition rather than overnutrition is the main cause for concern in eld...
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Dietary advice for illness-related malnutrition in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Ill people often eat less than usual. If this reduced food intake is prolonged, it can cause weight loss, malnutrition and death. Advice may be offered to encourage good eating habits of high-protein and high-energy foods so that weight can be gained an...
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Undernutrition in the community
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   A balanced diet is important to maintain good health. Although people's energy needs change as they get older, they can still get all the goodness they need from food. There is usually no need to take a lot of supplements unless you are on a very restricted diet.
Date:   Oct 2001

Title:   Undernutrition in the community
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Patients who are undernourished may benefit from dietary modifications, including eating foods with a high energy and protein content. A varied diet including all food groups should ensure adequate intakes of vitamins and minerals.
Date:   Oct 2001
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