Undernutrition Medical Definition

Undernutrition - Disorders of Nutrition - MSD Manual …

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Undernutrition, which is often used interchangeably with malnutrition, is actually a type of malnutrition. Malnutrition is an imbalance between the nutrients the body needs and the nutrients it gets. Thus, malnutrition also includes overnutrition (consumption of too many …

Malnutrition: Definition, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Undernutrition is a deficiency of nutrients. You may be undernourished if you don’t have an adequate diet, or if your body has trouble absorbing enough nutrients from your food. …

Fact sheets - Malnutrition - World Health Organization

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Malnutrition | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Undernutrition occurs when not enough essential nutrients are consumed or when they are excreted more rapidly than they can be replaced. Overnutrition occurs in people who …

Overview of Undernutrition - MSD Manual Professional …

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Undernutrition is a form of malnutrition. (Malnutrition also includes overnutrition.) Undernutrition can result from inadequate ingestion of nutrients, malabsorption, impaired …

Undernutrition | definition of undernutrition by Medical …

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undernutrition A health state in which a person’s nutrient requirements are not being met. Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. un·der·nu·tri·tion ( …

Malnutrition: What you need to know

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Undernutrition is one type of malnutrition. It occurs when the body does not get enough food and enough necessary nutrients. It can lead to: delayed growth low …

Overnutrition and Undernutrition: Types of …

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Micronutrient undernutrition means a deficiency in one or more vitamins or minerals. Vitamin or mineral deficiency occurs when the diet is out of balance, …

Malnutrition | definition of malnutrition by Medical dictionary

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Undernutrition Malnutrition occurs in people who are either undernourished or overnourished. Undernutrition is a consequence of consuming too few essential …

Medical Management of Malnutrition (Undernutrition)

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The term undernutrition applies to individuals who lack the calories, protein, or other nutrients needed for tissue maintenance and repair. Identification and treatment of adult …