Is it possible that you suffer from malnutrition? Malnutrition is becoming more and more common nowadays. We can blame social media for promoting an unhealthy body image, but it can also be due to psychological reasons or sometimes due to an illnessι. It can even occur by accident! Let’s find out more about this phenomenon. What is malnutrition Malnutrition is the inadequate nutrition of the body. That is when you receive less calories, proteins, metals and vitamins from your daily diet. In this case, your body will search for the necessary energy from itself in order to “survive”. That means that it is going to consume your own fat, muscles, other organs, your bones and even your hair! Who is affected by malnutrition Malnutrition affects mainly adults. It usually happens to people over 65 years old, who are usually ill or have been trhough a disease and have developed malnutrition as a result of reduced appettite. Groups with high potential for malnutrition People who are ill or have had surgery recently or people who are not capable of taking care of themselves can develop malnutrition. This category includes:
- Elderly people with dementia who skip meals
- Elderly people living alone
- People who have difficulty eating
- Elderly or patients who experience symptoms of depression
- Patients after surgery
The 5 symptoms of malnutrition
- Sudden weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Inability to eat
- Exhaustion
- Swelling or fluid retention
Treatment There are many reasons for malnutrition and the symptoms vary, so it is impossible to give practical advice. Therefore, it would be better to seek help from a specialist, a clinical nutritionist or a physician who will guide you through it properly. Do not waste any more time if you think you experience malnutrition. Your health is the most precious asset! Seminars Recent Articles
