Condition
Not getting enough calories or nutrients, which can cause weight loss, weakness and slow healing, especially in older adults and people who are ill.
Also called: unintended weight loss, poor nutrition, undernutrition
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about malnutrition and what is right for you.
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