Malnutrition Awareness Week 11-17th October
Malnutrition is a common health problem and it is estimated there are about 3 million people who are malnourished in the UK at any time. Malnutrition is caused by either an inadequate diet, poor appetite or a problem absorbing nutrients from food.
The most common sign of risk of malnutrition is unintentional loss of weight in the last 3-6 months, although other signs can include:
- Weak muscles
- Feeling tired all the time
- Low mood
- An increase in illnesses or infections
- +/- altered bowel habit e.g.malabsorption symptoms such as steatorrhoea
NCUK Diet & Nutrition page: https://www.neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk/neuroendocrine-cancer/diet-nutrition/
@malnutritionTF @BAPENUK #UKMAW2021
https://www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/bapen-self-screening-tool
