Examples of individuals who may have an increased risk for malnutrition include

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Chronic infection at any age and especially in childhood increases the risk of malnutrition because nutrient needs may be higher and nutrients may not be so well absorbed.Also,appetite may be lower.Inactivity in middle-aged men is likely to lead to overnutrition,not undernutrition.Sleep-deprivation in adolescents is not associated with malnutrition.Breast-fed infants are usually well nourished and are not at high risk for malnutrition.

Examples of Individuals Who May Have an Increased Risk for Malnutrition