When Is Malnutrition Dangerous?
Malnutrition Refers to Getting Too Little or Too Much of Certain Nutrients. It Can Lead to Serious Health Issues, Including Stunted Growth, Eye Problems...
Malnutrition refers to getting too little or too much of certain nutrients. It can lead to serious health issues, including stunted growth, eye problems, diabetes and heart disease. Malnutrition affects billions of people worldwide.
What are the symptoms of severe malnutrition?
- a lack of appetite or interest in food or drink.
- tiredness and irritability.
- an inability to concentrate.
- always feeling cold.
- depression.
- loss of fat, muscle mass, and body tissue.
- a higher risk of getting sick and taking longer to heal.
- longer healing time for wounds.
When should I be concerned about malnutrition?
When to see a GP
See a GP if: you've unintentionally lost a lot of weight over the last 3 to 6 months. you have other symptoms of malnutrition. you're worried someone in your care, such as a child or older person, may be malnourished.
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