Am I Malnourished?

Did you unintentionally lose 5 to 10% of your body weight within 3 to 6 months?

Do you have a body mass index (BMI) under 18.5 (BMI is the result of body mass divided by the square of body height)?

Are you overweight or obese (your BMI is 25 or higher)?

As far as you know, do you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency?

Do you have diabetes or have you had a stroke or heart attack?

Do you find that your clothes, belts and jewelry become looser over time?

Do you have reduced appetite or lack of interest in food and drink?

Do you feel tired all the time or do you feel weaker than before?

Do you often get sick and need a long time to recover?

Have you noticed that it takes longer for your wound to heal than before?

Do you have poor concentration?

Do you feel cold most of the time?

Are you constantly in a bad mood or depressed?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you are malnourished. Malnutrition is a health condition that occurs when a person's diet does not contain a sufficient amount or proper balance of nutrients. Malnutrition refers to a group of disorders such as undernutrition, mineral and vitamin deficiencies, overweight and obesity, as well as a group of diseases associated with improper diet (cardiovascular diseases and diabetes). There is no country in the world that does not have a problem with at least one form of malnutrition. It commonly affects women, children and adolescents. You need to adopt proper eating habits early in life to achieve long-term health benefits.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you are malnourished. Malnutrition is a medical problem that results from the inadequate nutrient intake. Nutrients are compounds in food that provide energy and enable the growth and development of your body. Nutrients include carbohydrates, lipids (fats), proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. One of the first signs of malnutrition is unplanned weight loss. Sometimes, weight loss may not be obvious, but if you notice that the clothes, belts or jewelry you are wearing have become loose, there is a risk of malnutrition. Also, you may feel constantly tired, without energy or have frequent infections due to malnutrition.

Based on your answers there are a high possibility that you are malnourished. Malnutrition is a serious condition that results from a diet that does not contain enough nutrients. It may be the result of ingesting a small amount of food, or food of low nutritional value. Malnutrition can also be caused by some underlying condition that does not allow your body to use nutrients properly. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the malnutrition and how malnourished you are. It involves making a special diet plan tailored to your individual needs as well as the use of nutritional supplements.