Malnutrition And Senior

A report published by the CDC claims that among people aged sixty years and above, just a mere seventeen percent consume a diet that can be called a good diet. A massive sixty-eight percent consume a diet that can still improve and around fourteen percent consume a diet that is poor. Malnutrition and seniors go hand in hand. More...

Symptoms Of Malnutrition

Malnutrition is the outcome when a person's body does not receive the right amount of nutrients. This deficiency of nutrients occurs over a period of time. The body gets its nutrients from a balanced diet. But at times, this may not be possible. Digestive issues and certain diseases can also cause malnutrition. Medline Plus says that when a person does not eat well, it can lead to starvation and end in malnutrition. In some people, malnutrition can cause small problems, but when it is excessive, it can cause death. The symptoms can soon escalate to a life-threatening condition. More...

Types Of Malnutrition

The United Nations Agency through its World Food Program says that there are 5 main kinds of malnutrition. Protein malnutrition, the first and most common kind is the deadliest of all. The body is not receiving food and macronutrients and also several other deficiencies are caused by it. The other types of malnutrition are iron, iodine, zinc and vitamin deficiencies. More...

Fast Food And Malnutrition

Fast food is becoming one of the biggest reasons for malnutrition in developed countries. Most of the fast foods are actually fat foods and contain preservatives and additives that are not good for health. It increases the risk of heart attack, obesity and hypertension. Fast food also causes food poisoning sometimes. Fast food is not fresh food and is often stored. People add preservatives to increase its shelf life. Moreover, most fast foods are fried in oil, which causes unnecessary amounts of fat to be accumulated in the body. More...