Overview
What is malnutrition?
What are the main signs and symptoms of malnutrition?
How is malnutrition diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for malnutrition?
Have any supplements been studied for malnutrition?
Are there any other treatments for malnutrition?
What causes malnutrition?
Examine Database: Malnutrition
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Poor oral health–related quality of life may be linked to a higher risk of malnutrition
In this meta-analysis of 4 cross-sectional studies in 1,488 older adult participants (average ages of 67–76), poor oral health–related quality of life was associated with a higher risk of having a low nutritional status (a predictor of malnutrition).
Probiotic/synbiotic/prebiotic supplements for children with malnutrition
A calorie and multivitamin supplement for infants at risk of malnutrition
Surgery to improve malnutrition in people with idiopathic achalasia
Malnutrition linked to worse health outcomes in older adults with hip fracture
Frequently asked questions
How is undernutrition-type malnutrition diagnosed and managed in children?
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References
Examine Database References
- Weight - Paiandeh M, Maghalian M, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Mirghafourvand MThe effect of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic supplements on anthropometric measures and respiratory infections in malnourished children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC Pediatr.(2024 Nov 6)
- Infant Birth Weight - Dewey KG, Wessells KR, Arnold CD, Adu-Afarwuah S, Arnold BF, Ashorn P, Ashorn U, Garcés A, Huybregts L, Krebs NF, Lartey A, Leroy JL, Maleta K, Matias SL, Moore SE, Mridha MK, Okronipa H, Stewart CPEffects of prenatal small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on pregnancy, birth, and infant outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomized controlled trials in low- and middle-income countries.Am J Clin Nutr.(2024 Aug 16)