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Malnutrition is often the result of a poor diet lacking in essesntial nutrients and protein. Malnutrition can also be the result of poor absorption of critical nutrients. It is most common in developing nations and poorer communities of the world. Eating more food alone does not prevent malnurishment. One must also be careful to eat the correct calories, minerals and nutrients needed to get back to optimal health.

5 Great Resources on Malnutrition

• MayoClinic: Malnutrition and seniors: When a relative doesn't eat enough
• National Cancer Institute: Overview of Nutrition Care in Cancer
• United Nations World Food Programme: Hunger in the Developing World - Interactive Map
• HealthTouch: Malnutrition Overview
• Malnutrition Matters: Food Technology Solutions

5 Latest Headlines on Malnutrition

• More Malnutrition News from GoogleNews

What is Malnutrition?

• A.D.A.M (via New York Times Health): What is malnutrition?
• KidsHealth (via Revolution Health): What Are Hunger and Malnutrition?
• Wikipedia: What is Malnutrition?
• HarvestPlus: What is Micronutrient Malnutrition?
• World Bank: What is Malnutrition?

What Are The Symptoms of Malnutrition?

• A.D.A.M (via New York Times Health): Symptoms
• KidsHealth (via RevolutionHealth): Symptoms of Malnutrition
• Wikipedia: Effects of Malnutrition
• WrongDiagnosis: Malnutrition and other symptoms
• Lab Tests Online: Symptoms of Malnutrition

What Are The Causes and Complications of Malnutrition?

• Wikipedia: What are the Causes of Malnutrition
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Causes
• KidsHealth (via RevolutionHealth): What Causes Malnutrition? | Who is at Risk for Malnutrition? | Can a Picky Eater Become Malnurished?
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Malnutrition
• Malnutrition Matters: Causes

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Malnutrition?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Treatment
• KidsHealth (via RevolutionHealth): Treating Children Who are Malnurished
• CBS News: A Life Saver Called "Plumpynut"
• Doctors Without Borders: Malnutrition: Food is Not Enough
• WrongDiagnosis: Malnutrition related videos - Wasting in HIV Disease
• Consumer Reports Health: Medications for Malnutrition

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Malnutrition?

• MedTerms (via eMedicineHealth): Malnutrition-related diabetes | Protein malnutrition | Protein-calorie malnutrition
• ClevelandClinic: Anorexia Nervosa
• WebMD: Celiac Disease Diagnosis & Tests
• WrongDiagnosis: Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus
• World Health Organization: Child Undernourishment Statistics

How Do You Prevent Malnutrition?

• A.D.A.M (via New York Times Health): Eating a well-balanced diet
• National Cancer Institute: Guidelines for Healthy Eating
• ClevelandClinic: What to Expect from Your Visit with a Registered Dietitian
• Asian Development Bank: Preventing Malnutrition: What We Can Do

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Malnutrition

• Nutrition Basics: Nutrition basics, health, fitness
• Nutrition Resources for Well-Being and Health: A Comprehensive Guide on Nutrition and Health
• YouTube: Malnutrition Slideshow | Malnutrition Documentary
• Healthline: The Diet Dish - A Guide for Healthy Nutrition
• Healthedia: Dr. Buttery's Public Health Blog - Malnutrition in Elderly a Major Concern

Foundations and Support Groups on Malnutrition

• World Food Programme: Homepage
• ClevelandClinic: Meet our Dietitians
• Meetup: Healthy Eating and Nutrition Meetups
• International Foundation Against Malnutrition: Homepage
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Grantmaking Priorities for Poor Nutrition
• World Health Organization: Homepage

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Malnutrition

• HealthBoards: Diet & Nutrition
• WebMD: Diet & Nutrition message boards
• GoogleGroups: Nutrition Team
• DailyStrength: Malnutrition Discussions

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Malnutrition

• JAMA: Malnutrition articles
• PubMed: Malnutrition articles
• GoogleScholar: Malnutrition articles

Clinical Trials on Malnutrition

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Malnutrition Trials
• CenterWatch: Malnutrition Trials

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• Anorexia Nervosa
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• Celiac Disease

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