Synonyms Malnutrition, quantitative malnutritionThe human body needs large amounts of energy every day, which it uses to set various metabolic processes in motion. Also the supply of the organs and the brain can only be guaranteed by using energy. As a result, the organism is dependent on a regular supply of food components such as … Malnutrition
Symptoms/Consequences The symptoms of malnutrition are many and varied and do not manifest themselves in the same way in every affected person. The most important factors for the occurrence of certain symptoms are the extent of malnutrition and the length of time over which the malnutrition exists. In most cases, unwanted weight loss is the … Symptoms/Consequences | Malnutrition
Diagnosis A first indication of the presence of malnutrition can be given by self-tests, but the person concerned must answer honestly. People who suspect that they are suffering from malnutrition should try to answer two questions: 1. have I lost weight unintentionally during the past months? (We are talking about several kilograms here) 2. have … Diagnosis | Malnutrition
Therapy To treat malnutrition successfully, the exact cause must first be determined. The main goal of the therapy is to supply the organism with a sufficient amount of energy. Since the causes of malnutrition are in many cases also due to psychological factors, an appropriate psychotherapy should be initiated. For most of those affected, menus … Therapy | Malnutrition