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Am I malnourished?

Malnutrition is often thought to only affect the elderly, but it can come in many shapes and sizes…
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Malnutrition is often thought to only affect the elderly, but it can come in many shapes and sizes, sometimes affecting the most unlikely of people. Malnutrition occurs when a person does not consume enough energy (calories/ kilojoules) or protein for their body’s needs. Identifying it early means poor health outcomes can be avoided.

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  • What is malnutrition?
  • Consequences of malnutrition
  • How to know if you’re malnourished

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