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Masked malnutrition

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This brief communication highlights the importance ofmalnutrition in primary practice. Malnutrition may bemasked, or may not be obvious (hidden hunger, i.e.,micronutrient deficiency, sarcopenic obesity,lipokathexis). At the same time, malnutrition itself maymask or delay the diagnosis and treatment of otherdiseases. Even in today’s world, the primary carephysicians must remain alert for symptoms and signs ofmacro-and micro-malnutrition. Keywords: Carbohydrates, fats, lipids, macronutrients,malnutrition, micronutrients, minerals, nutrition, protein,vitamins

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.25-78

Authors: Sanjay Kalra, Sourabh Sharma, Nitin Kapoor

Institutions: Chandigarh University, Bharti Hospital, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition and Health in Aging

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650