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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 October 2007
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Dietary advice for illness-related malnutrition in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Nov 2007
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Protein and energy supplementation in elderly people at risk from malnutrition
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The reviewers suggest that supplementation appears to produce a small but consistent weight gain. There may also be a beneficial effect on mortality. The reported acceptance of supplements was variable between trials, but overall appeared to be quite go...
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Oct 2004
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Undernutrition in the community
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Oct 2001
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| Title: |
Undernutrition in the community
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Oct 2001
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