Malnutrition and Consequences

Learn to spot the signs

Seniors having a lite snack

Malnutrition can affect everyone 

We often only notice inadequate nutrition when a skirt suddenly becomes too loose or a belt no longer holds our trousers up properly. Tiredness, lethargy and stress can also be indications of deficiencies. Inadequate nutrition often happens gradually.

Any diet that does not cover our nutritional requirements bears the risk of poor nutrition. Even in the industrialised countries, inadequate nutrition and deficiencies of some nutrients are widespread.



Who are at increased risk?

Elderly people living alone or in care homes

Elderly living

People with neurological conditions such as dementia or Parkinson's disease

People with neurological disorders

Adults after a stroke

Adults after a stroke

People with problems chewing or swallowing, loss of appetite or immobility, psychological stress or depression, a changed sense of taste, taking certain medications

People with problems chewing

What are some of the warning signs?

Unintentional weight loss in the past 3-6 months

Unintentional weight loss

Feeling tired all the time

Feeling tired

Weak muscles

Weak muscles

Low mood levels

Low mood

Increase in illness or infections

Increase in illness

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