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  2. Malnutrition in the elderly is common but often ignored. Here ...

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    The problem of malnutrition in the elderly is often ignored because it's dismissed as a natural decline associated with aging. Here's how you can help Malnutrition in the elderly is common but ...

  3. Malnutrition - Wikipedia

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    Rates of malnutrition tend to increase with age with less than 10 percent of the "young" elderly (up to age 75) malnourished, while 30 to 65 percent of the elderly in home care, long-term care facilities, or acute hospitals are malnourished. [225] Many elderly people require assistance in eating, which may contribute to malnutrition. [224]

  4. Food insecurity among college students in the United States

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    A study was conducted by professor Rita Bakan to look at the direct effects malnutrition has on learning and lots of side effects were found. The study was done on rats and showed that food restriction resulted in an interference with cell division and cellular growth patterns and they are left with a deficit in the number of cells in all organs.

  5. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    The causes of malnutrition are complex and multifaceted, with aging processes further contributing to its development. The concerns faced with nutritional markers for the elderly are highlighted by the prevalence and determinants of malnutrition in adults over 65, encompassing factors from age-related changes to disease-related risks.

  6. Calorie restriction - Wikipedia

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    The term "calorie restriction" as used in the study of aging refers to dietary regimens that reduce calorie intake without incurring malnutrition. [1] If a restricted diet is not designed to include essential nutrients, malnutrition may result in serious deleterious effects, as shown in the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. [13]

  7. Stunted growth - Wikipedia

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    Stunted growth, also known as stunting or linear growth failure, is defined as impaired growth and development manifested by low height-for-age. [1] It is a manifestation of malnutrition (undernutrition) and can be caused by endogenous factors (such as chronic food insecurity) or exogenous factors (such as parasitic infection).

  8. Refeeding syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The syndrome can occur at the beginning of treatment for eating disorders when patients have an increase in calorie intake and can be fatal. It can also occur when someone does not eat for several days at a time usually beginning after 4–5 days with no food. [5] It can also occur after the onset of a severe illness or major surgery. The ...

  9. What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Oatmeal Every Day - AOL

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    To lessen the side effects, start with a small quantity and increase gradually to the chosen amount. When you start eating oat bran, the harmful outcomes from your body will probably disappear." 3.