 We explain, malnutrition. Malnutrition occurs when a person gets too much or too little of certain nutrients. A person with malnutrition may experience tiredness, irritability, and an inability to concentrate. Malnutrition can also lead to general health problems, slow recovery from wounds and illnesses, and a higher risk of infection. Malnutrition can occur for various reasons, including, 1. Lack of food 2. Difficulty in eating or absorbing nutrients, such as with certain diseases, or conditions like chronic nausea 3. Physical problems, such as badly fitting dentures 4. Mental health conditions, like depression or anorexia nervosa 5. Social and mobility problems, such as living alone, being unable to reach a food store, or lack of money to buy food 6. Digestive disorders causing the body to not absorb nutrients efficiently 7. Alcohol and drug abuse So, who is at risk? People living in areas where food is scarce, those who are socially isolated, those with a low income, people with underlying health issues or with eating disorders, and the elderly, are all at risk of malnutrition. It depends on the severity of the malnutrition and the presence of any other underlying conditions or complications. Individual treatment plans are made for malnourished people by health care providers. Ultimately, to prevent malnutrition, ensure consumption of a range of nutrients from a variety of food types. Also provide the elderly, the young and the ill, with additional care to ensure that they obtain the nutrients they need.