Malnutrition Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Malnutrition.' World Health Organization, 15 April 2020, www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/malnutrition
- 2. Saunders, John and Trevor Smith. Malnutrition: Causes and Consequences. Clinical Medicine, vol. 10, no. 6, 2010, 624-627
- 3. 'Malnutrition Symptoms.' National Health Service UK, 7 Feb. 2020, www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
Loss of Muscle Mass
Muscle mass reduction is another common symptom of malnutrition. While this often refers to the muscle mass located around bone, it may also include organ mass.2Saunders, John and Trevor Smith. Malnutrition: Causes and Consequences. Clinical Medicine, vol. 10, no. 6, 2010, 624-627 This underscores the extent to which diminished nutrients impact muscle growth and function.2Saunders, John and Trevor Smith. Malnutrition: Causes and Consequences. Clinical Medicine, vol. 10, no. 6, 2010, 624-627
The length of time a person spends being malnourished impacts the severity of this symptom. For instance, short periods of starvation can more easily be remedied with nourishment than longer bouts.2Saunders, John and Trevor Smith. Malnutrition: Causes and Consequences. Clinical Medicine, vol. 10, no. 6, 2010, 624-627
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