Undernutrition Flashcards
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Define undernutrition
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Undernutrition:
Inadequate amount of nutrients to meet requirements/losses.
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How long is an adult likely to survive when nutritional intake is absent?
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An adult is likely to survive for ~55-75 days without nutritional intake
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How long is a new born baby likely to survive when nutritional intake is absent?
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A newborn baby is likely to survive for ~32 days without nutritional intake
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How long is a pre-term infant likely to survive when nutritional intake is absent?
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A pre-term infant is likely to survive for ~5 days without nutritional intake
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