Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Nutrition - inadequate
Symptoms
Symptoms vary and depend on what is causing the malnutrition. However, some general symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss.
Signs and tests
Testing depends on the specific disorder. Most work-ups include nutritional assessments and blood work.
Images
Food guide pyramid
Review Date: 06/14/2011
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz.
Previously reviewed by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director,
MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University
of Washington, School of Medicine (4/30/2011).
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
