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/
Lack of Interest in Food and Drink
Lack of appetite and little, if any, interest in food and drink is a symptom of malnutrition. The lack of intake causes a reduction in hunger sensations in the body.2Saunders, John and Trevor Smith. Malnutrition: Causes and Consequences. Clinical Medicine, vol. 10, no. 6, 2010, 624-627 This perpetuates the issue, as it becomes more challenging to get those dealing with malnutrition to eat and drink.
The issue gets even worse in environments where meals may not be served on a schedule that's regular enough to stimulate feelings of hunger.2Saunders, John and Trevor Smith. Malnutrition: Causes and Consequences. Clinical Medicine, vol. 10, no. 6, 2010, 624-627
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