Malnutrition

Question 1

food and nutrient intake for malnutrition symptoms

Answer 1

calorie and protein intake greater/less than that required for age and activity level
vitamin and mineral intake greater/less than that required
swallowing difficulties
gastro intestinal disturbances
pica unusal food
impaired cognitive function/depression

Question 2

physical conditions malnutrition

Answer 2

extreme age - older adults than 80 years, premature infants and very young children
pregnancy: adolescent, closely spaced or > equal to 3 pregnancies
obesity/overweight
fat/muscle wasting
cancer related treatment
pressure ulcers(bed sore) or altered skin integrity
diabetes
chronic renal
cardiac disease
visual impairment
neurological impairment inclusing impairment in sensory function
osteoporosis, osteomalacia
immobility
catabolic/hypermetabolic stress
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