nutrition Homework Help
Hi Flordeliz and Class, here are some physical signs of malnutrition:
Hair: dull, dry— may indicate protein-energy deficiency
thin, scant & without curl–may show zinc deficiency
Eyes: pale mucus membranes–may indicate vitamin B12, folate and /or iron deficiency
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Order Paper NowGums: red, swollen– may indicate vitamin C deficiency
Skin: slow wound healing– may suggest a zinc deficiency
black & blue marks due to bleeding skin–may suggest a vitamin C or vitamin K deficiency
lack of fat under the skin–may suggest protein-calorie deficiency
Nail: fragile nails– may suggest a protein deficiency
spoon shaped nails–may suggest an iron deficiency
Gastrointestinal: problems of diarrhea, anorexia and gas–may suggest a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Class,
What do you think would be useful in identifying those at nutritional risk?
Reference:
Loyola University Health System. (2014, September 17). One third of patients enter hospital malnourished. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 5, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140917092739.htm