Question 1

what causes malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Many things: poor intake of food, inadequate absorption, increased requirements as during inflammation and infections. Absorption conditions that can lead to malnutrition for example, include, celiac, crohn's and colitis. Increased losses may be seen in maldigestion such as pancreas problems- diabetes,- where you dont metabolize sugar and carbohydrates in your body without the help of insulin.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: Undernutrition - weakness, anemia, bone loss, infections, skin rashes, diarrhea, bleeding, tooth loss, infertitlity, etc.
Overnutrition: obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease etc.

Question 3

what should i feed a person with malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Protein : Protein, vitamins, and mineral are especially important in people who are malnourished.  The immune system is especially vulnerable in malnourished persons, and needs to be reconstituted as soon as possible to prevent the ill consequences of infections.

Question 4

can a human with severe malnutrition be cured?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Feed them. 
But will depend on the cause of severe malnutrition. 
Cancer, GI disease or what.

Question 5

how to identify the main causes of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Causes: inadequate intake, absorption problems, digestion problems- oare all causes- see your doctor for an evaluation

Question 6

what should i do if i am suffering from malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Eat: eat a diet with a variety of foods types and groups. Ensure you have enough protein, grains and vegetables of all colors. Try to have as many colors on your plate at every meal

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition: Refers to the individual that receives either too few nutrients, too many nutrients, an imbalance of nutrients, or due to comorbidities or underlying inherited or acquired diseases, an under or over utilization of nutrients.

Question 8

what is the fastest way to lose fat without  malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Lipo: Yes, lipo is fastest.

Question 9

what are health problems associated with chronic malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: Undernutrition - weakness, anemia, bone loss, infections, skin rashes, diarrhea, bleeding, tooth loss, infertitlity, etc.
Overnutrition: obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease etc.

Question 10

is it possible to cure a person suffering from chronic malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

: Treatment for malnutrition includes identification of the underlying reasons for the nutrient-deficient state, followed by replacement of lost nutrients. This person needs a visit with a doctor to discuss more.

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