Malnutrition

Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems. Specifically, it is a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients which adversely affects the body's tissues and form. Malnutrition is a category of diseases that includes undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition is a lack of nutrients, which can result in stunted growth, wasting, and being underweight. A surplus of nutrients causes overnutrition, which can result in obesity or toxic levels of micronutrients. In some developing countries, overnutrition in t

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Name

Malnutrition

Synonyms

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Caption

Underfed child in Dolo Ado, Ethiopia, at an MSF treatment tent

Field

Critical care medicine

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Symptoms

Problems with physical or mental development; poor energy levels; hair loss; swollen legs and abdomen

Complications

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Causes

Eating a diet with too few or too many nutrients; malabsorption

Risks

Lack of breastfeeding; gastroenteritis; pneumonia; malaria; measles; poverty; homelessness

Diagnosis

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Prevention

Improving agricultural practices; reducing poverty; improving sanitation; education

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