Posts Tagged ‘malnutrition’

Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases

Nutrition-related Chronic Diseases The WHO/FAO Expert Consultation on Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases met in Geneva from 28 January to 1 February 2002 to examine the science base of the relationship between diet and physical activity patterns, and the major nutrition-related chronic diseases. Recommendations were made to help prevent death and disability…

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Malnutrition bites back!!

Malnutrition bites back!! My suggested treatment for early diagnosis of cirrhosis, that of assuming the patient is malnourished in terms of vitamins and minerals falls in line with this article. People who drink a lot will often forgo food for alcohol and hard liquor is particularly bad for those already suffering from a vitamin and…

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