Malnutrition: incidence, diagnosis, causes, effects and indications for nutritional support

Malnutrition: incidence, diagnosis, causes, effects and indications for nutritional support

Various methods for the diagnosis of malnutrition, and some of the physical signs commonly associated with it, are discussed. The incidence and possible causes of malnutrition and its effects are then addressed. Finally, the indications for nutritional support, using either the enteral or the parent...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology 1995-06, Vol.7 (6), p.494-500
Hauptverfasser: Bettany, G E, Powell-Tuck, J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Body Mass Index
Child
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Disorders - diagnosis
Nutrition Disorders - epidemiology
Nutrition Disorders - therapy
Nutritional Support
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Zusammenfassung:Various methods for the diagnosis of malnutrition, and some of the physical signs commonly associated with it, are discussed. The incidence and possible causes of malnutrition and its effects are then addressed. Finally, the indications for nutritional support, using either the enteral or the parenteral route, are examined.
ISSN:0954-691X