Many medical problems alter the nutritional needs resulting malnutrition Poor nutrition enhance the severity and course of disease 40-60% Hospitalized patients are malnourished and other may develop it after 3 weeks of their admission Altogether, it compromise the patient immune system and reduce the rate of its recovery Illness caused severe effect on nutritional status
Complete presentation including all the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins and fats required for the maintenance of oral and general health, their dietary sources, daily requirements, functions, effects, deficiency disorders, symptoms and treatment.