Malnutrition Undernutrition | Tejasi Patankar

Watch the Video Below For Detailed Explanation Malnutrition Undernutrition Tejasi Patankar Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition covers 2 broad groups of conditions. Malnutrition (undernutrition) is caused by a lack of nutrients, either as a result of a poor diet or problems absorbing nutrients from food. Certain things can increase your risk of becoming malnourished. Other symptoms of malnutrition include: reduced appetite. lack of interest in food and drink. feeling tired all the time. feeling weaker. getting ill often and taking a long time to recover. wounds taking a long time to heal. poor concentration. feeling cold most of the time.