Lecture 1: Malnutrition

Question 1

globally, how many adults are overweight

Answer 1

1.9 billion

Question 2

globally how many adults are obese

Answer 2

> 650 million

Question 3

what percent of the world’s population are obese

Answer 3

13%

Question 4

what are the physiological disturbances due to malnutrition

Answer 4

• reduced cardiac output
• reduced respiratory muscle mass and contractility
• reduced gut and immune function

Question 5

what are the aspects of MUST screening

Answer 5

1. BMI score
2. weight loss score
3. acute disease effect score
4. overall risk of malnutrition