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Nutrition Assessment
Health Encyclopedia: Malnutrition
Nutrition - inadequate
Symptoms
Symptoms vary with the specific malnutrition-related disorder. However, some general symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, weight loss and decreased immune response.
Signs and tests
Testing depends on the specific disorder. Most work-ups include nutritional assessments and blood work.
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