{"id":8663,"date":"2019-02-28T19:17:34","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T19:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging.healthcoachinstitute.com\/?p=8663"},"modified":"2022-01-20T16:30:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T16:30:36","slug":"malnourishment-the-surprising-demographic-thats-at-high-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/articles\/malnourishment-the-surprising-demographic-thats-at-high-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Malnourishment: The Surprising Demographic That&#039;s At High Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What comes to mind when you hear the word malnutrition? Most people immediately think of heartbreakingly thin, hungry children in developing countries\u2014something straight out of a Save The Children commercial from the \u201990s.<br \/><br \/>In actuality, people of all ages, from all over the world, suffer from malnutrition. But it may surprise you to know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agingresearch.org\/campaign\/malnutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seniors<\/a> are particularly at risk. It may also surprise you to know that their increased risk isn\u2019t exclusively linked to hunger or lack of access to healthy food. Chronic diseases like cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, diabetes, and other conditions that can diminish appetite can also lead to malnutrition.<br \/><br \/>In addition, more frequent hospitalization also puts the older demographic at a higher risk. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24997720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/a> (NCBI) cites that as many as 50% of hospital patients worldwide suffer from malnutrition. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agingresearch.org\/campaign\/malnutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alliance for Aging Research<\/a> cites that as many as 65% of hospitalized older adults could face malnutrition.<br \/><br \/>Seniors living in long-term care facilities are also at increased risk due to the fact that they\u2019re more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, and they often feel isolated (resulting in a loss of appetite), and may be dependent on facility staff for help eating.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Malnutrition?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a step back for a minute and talk about what constitutes malnutrition and why it\u2019s important to identify as soon as possible. Malnutrition, also referred to as malnourishment, is a lack of proper <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-laeovwccnzen9uw7f3409uub4sr76ylk\" class=\"textannotation wl-link disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/nutritionist\">nutrition<\/span>. In essence, it\u2019s a condition that occurs when the body isn\u2019t receiving adequate quantities of nutrients.<br \/><br \/>If left untreated, malnutrition can have dire mental and physical consequences and can critically impact the function of every organ system. Some adverse effects may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Reduced muscle\/tissue mass<\/li>\n<li>Decreased mobility and stamina<\/li>\n<li>Breathing difficulty<\/li>\n<li>Increased susceptibility to chest infections and respiratory failure<\/li>\n<li>Slower recovery from illness and injury<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk of infections<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty staying warm<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk of hypothermia<\/li>\n<li>Low libido<\/li>\n<li>Fertility problems<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Spot the Signs of Malnutrition Like a Nutritionist Pro<\/h3>\n<p>So what are some signs and symptoms that can help you pinpoint malnutrition in a client or someone you know? Don\u2019t rely on physical appearance alone. People of all sizes, body types, and weights can suffer from malnourishment.<br \/><br \/>To learn more about the signs to look out for and how you can help someone suffering from malnourishment, click below to download <span class=\"silo-download-copy\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>20 Signs of Malnutrition Every Nutrition Practitioner Should Know now.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>How is Undernutrition Different From Malnutrition?<\/h4>\n<p>People sometimes confuse malnutrition with undernutrition; but they are, in fact, different. Undernutrition and overnutrition are different forms of malnutrition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someone with <strong>undernutrition<\/strong> isn\u2019t consuming or absorbing nutrients adequately.<\/li>\n<li>Someone with <strong>overnutrition<\/strong> is characterized as having excess absorption or consumption of nutrients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to NCBI, undernutrition affects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3137999\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 million people<\/a> worldwide, and can have serious consequences on a person\u2019s health, similar to malnutrition.<br \/><br \/>Most often, undernutrition is caused by poverty and illness (like diarrhea and other conditions linked to insufficient food consumption).<\/p>\n<h5>Is Precision Nutrition The Answer To Malnutrition?<\/h5>\n<p>In today\u2019s world, where there is an increased reliance on genetics to provide valuable insight into how we can improve health, scientists can now examine how an individual&#8217;s genes may affect how they metabolize nutrients. According to an article published by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/nutrition\/what-can-precision-nutrition-offer-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard Health Publishing<\/a>, this has opened the door for a new approach to <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-wte97ensytmfuofskg6lbtam1oqgfj4g\" class=\"textannotation wl-link disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/nutritionist\">nutrition<\/span> called \u201cprecision nutrition\u201d, where individualized eating plans can be customized to a person\u2019s genome.<br \/><br \/>But is it the answer? Not according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Because there\u2019s no research to prove their effectiveness, they recommend against relying on genetic websites that sell customized diets.<br \/><br \/>Sometimes the simplest, most straightforward action is the best action, and this seems to be one of those cases. The best way to achieve healthy <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-n321kae5edee66l5u0vip6epi0ny3kew\" class=\"textannotation wl-link disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/nutritionist\">nutrition<\/span> (sometimes referred to as eutrophy) is by consuming the right foods in the right quantities. Because understanding that delicate combination isn\u2019t always easy, more and more people are turning to holistic nutrition practitioners for guidance and support in this area.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Your Health and Wellness Coaching Career with HCI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching is a great career that you can help others, while also learning how to help your own personal growth. 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Most people immediately think of heartbreakingly thin, hungry children in developing countries\u2014something straight out of a Save The Children commercial from the \u201990s.<br \/><br \/>In actuality, people of all ages, from all over the world, suffer from malnutrition. But it may surprise you to know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agingresearch.org\/campaign\/malnutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seniors<\/a> are particularly at risk. It may also surprise you to know that their increased risk isn\u2019t exclusively linked to hunger or lack of access to healthy food. Chronic diseases like cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, diabetes, and other conditions that can diminish appetite can also lead to malnutrition.<br \/><br \/>In addition, more frequent hospitalization also puts the older demographic at a higher risk. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24997720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/a> (NCBI) cites that as many as 50% of hospital patients worldwide suffer from malnutrition. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agingresearch.org\/campaign\/malnutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alliance for Aging Research<\/a> cites that as many as 65% of hospitalized older adults could face malnutrition.<br \/><br \/>Seniors living in long-term care facilities are also at increased risk due to the fact that they\u2019re more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, and they often feel isolated (resulting in a loss of appetite), and may be dependent on facility staff for help eating.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Malnutrition?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a step back for a minute and talk about what constitutes malnutrition and why it\u2019s important to identify as soon as possible. Malnutrition, also referred to as malnourishment, is a lack of proper <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-laeovwccnzen9uw7f3409uub4sr76ylk\" class=\"textannotation wl-link disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/nutritionist\">nutrition<\/span>. In essence, it\u2019s a condition that occurs when the body isn\u2019t receiving adequate quantities of nutrients.<br \/><br \/>If left untreated, malnutrition can have dire mental and physical consequences and can critically impact the function of every organ system. Some adverse effects may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Reduced muscle\/tissue mass<\/li>\n<li>Decreased mobility and stamina<\/li>\n<li>Breathing difficulty<\/li>\n<li>Increased susceptibility to chest infections and respiratory failure<\/li>\n<li>Slower recovery from illness and injury<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk of infections<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty staying warm<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk of hypothermia<\/li>\n<li>Low libido<\/li>\n<li>Fertility problems<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Spot the Signs of Malnutrition Like a Nutritionist Pro<\/h3>\n<p>So what are some signs and symptoms that can help you pinpoint malnutrition in a client or someone you know? Don\u2019t rely on physical appearance alone. People of all sizes, body types, and weights can suffer from malnourishment.<br \/><br \/>To learn more about the signs to look out for and how you can help someone suffering from malnourishment, click below to download <span class=\"silo-download-copy\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>20 Signs of Malnutrition Every Nutrition Practitioner Should Know now.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>How is Undernutrition Different From Malnutrition?<\/h4>\n<p>People sometimes confuse malnutrition with undernutrition; but they are, in fact, different. Undernutrition and overnutrition are different forms of malnutrition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someone with <strong>undernutrition<\/strong> isn\u2019t consuming or absorbing nutrients adequately.<\/li>\n<li>Someone with <strong>overnutrition<\/strong> is characterized as having excess absorption or consumption of nutrients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to NCBI, undernutrition affects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3137999\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 million people<\/a> worldwide, and can have serious consequences on a person\u2019s health, similar to malnutrition.<br \/><br \/>Most often, undernutrition is caused by poverty and illness (like diarrhea and other conditions linked to insufficient food consumption).<\/p>\n<h5>Is Precision Nutrition The Answer To Malnutrition?<\/h5>\n<p>In today\u2019s world, where there is an increased reliance on genetics to provide valuable insight into how we can improve health, scientists can now examine how an individual's genes may affect how they metabolize nutrients. According to an article published by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/nutrition\/what-can-precision-nutrition-offer-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard Health Publishing<\/a>, this has opened the door for a new approach to <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-wte97ensytmfuofskg6lbtam1oqgfj4g\" class=\"textannotation wl-link disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/nutritionist\">nutrition<\/span> called \u201cprecision nutrition\u201d, where individualized eating plans can be customized to a person\u2019s genome.<br \/><br \/>But is it the answer? Not according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Because there\u2019s no research to prove their effectiveness, they recommend against relying on genetic websites that sell customized diets.<br \/><br \/>Sometimes the simplest, most straightforward action is the best action, and this seems to be one of those cases. The best way to achieve healthy <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-n321kae5edee66l5u0vip6epi0ny3kew\" class=\"textannotation wl-link disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/nutritionist\">nutrition<\/span> (sometimes referred to as eutrophy) is by consuming the right foods in the right quantities. Because understanding that delicate combination isn\u2019t always easy, more and more people are turning to holistic nutrition practitioners for guidance and support in this area.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Your Health and Wellness Coaching Career with HCI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching is a great career that you can help others, while also learning how to help your own personal growth. 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