3rd EDITION - Malnutrition
Malnutrition is defined as deficiency of energy, protein and other nutrients that causes adverse effects on the body (shape, size and composition), the way it functions and clinical outcomes2. Malnutrition can be disease-related or caused by social factors. This document
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