What are the main causes of malnutrition?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 30-year-old male. I want to know what malnutrition is and how it is defined. What are the main types of malnutrition, including undernutrition and overnutrition? What are the primary causes of undernutrition and overnutrition? How does malnutrition impact overall health and well-being? Who is most vulnerable to malnutrition, and are there specific age groups at greater risk? What are the potential long-term consequences of malnutrition on physical and cognitive development?
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Malnutrition is a condition that occurs when the body is deprived of essential nutrients, including water, electrolytes, and minerals. There are three nutritional states: undernutrition, normal nutrition, and overnutrition. Overnutrition is caused by excessive food intake. The causes of undernutrition include starvation, disease, war, and natural disasters, while overnutrition is primarily caused by excessive food consumption. Malnutrition can lead to diseases such as kwashiorkor and marasmus. Children and adolescents aged one to 18 years are more prone to malnutrition. Children between one to five years old are particularly affected. The long-term consequences of malnutrition include heart failure, organ failure, chronic illnesses, and even death.
Kindly consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent.
I hope this helps.
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