Malnutrition
Alternate Names : Nutrition - inadequate
Definition
Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
There are a number of causes of malnutrition. It may result from: - Inadequate or unbalanced diet
- Problems with digestion or absorption
- Certain medical conditions
Malnutrition can occur if you do not eat enough food. Starvation is a form of malnutrition. You may develop malnutrition if you lack of a single vitamin in the diet.
In some cases, malnutrition is very mild and causes no symptoms. However, sometimes it can be so severe that the damage done to the body is permanent, even though you survive. Malnutrition continues to be a significant problem all over the world, especially among children. Poverty, natural disasters, political problems, and war all contribute to conditions -- even epidemics -- of malnutrition and starvation, and not just in developing countries. Related topics:
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