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Describe the risk factors that may lead to malnutrition?
Lack of proper hygiene and a balanced diet are the risk factors that may lead to malnutrition.
What is the number 1 health risk in the world?
Hunger and Malnutrition
Two groups of people who are at risk for malnutrition in the US?
seniors
What attention should be given to a patient who is at high risk for malnutrition?
Patients with higher-than-average risk for malnutrition should be more closely assessed and reevaluated often during long-term hospitalization or nursing-home care.
Why are older people at risk of malnutrition?
Older people are at risk of malnutrition due to various factors, such as decreased appetite, changes in taste and smell, dental issues, difficulty chewing or swallowing, chronic illnesses, medication side effects, and limited access to nutritious food. Additionally, aging can lead to a reduced ability to absorb nutrients from food, further contributing to the risk of malnutrition in older individuals.
Disease caused by malnutrition?
Children weakened by malnutrition are at gravely higher risk of any infection and measles is one of the most virulent, spreading lethally and quickly among the unimmunized.
Suggest 3 factors that would increase an individual's at risk of infections?
People with chronic diseases, open wounds or malnutrition are at an increased risk of infection.
Why is the development of myopathy of the swallowing muscles serious?
When swallowing muscles are affected, persons are at increased risk for choking and malnutrition.
How does one's alcohol or drug abuse impact his nutrition?
People with drug or alcohol dependencies are also at increased risk of malnutrition.
Is eating too little bad?
Eating too little is bad. It increases the risk for malnutrition. The result of being malnourished is unhealthy.
What are risk factors for overhydration?
Chronic illness, malnutrition, a tendency to retain water, and kidney diseases and disorders increase the likelihood of becoming overhydrated.
What are the carbohydrates malnutrition?
malnutrition of carbohydrates
