Malnutrition in cirrhotic patients is extremely common and has a multifactorial aetiology, whose constitutive elements have not been completely elucidated yet. Protein depletion particularly important an imbalance of hormones regulating hunger satiety may be additive factor. The diagnosis treatment malnutrition are since associated with higher complication rates mortality. Our observational stu...

INTRODUCTION Malnutrition is a cause for concern among many admitted elderly patients, being common at hospital admission and discharge. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess if diet enrichment with small servings of energy and protein dense foods, improves energy and nutrient intake in elderly patients at risk of malnutrition discharged to home. METHODS This was a retrospect...

Introduction Protein–energy malnutrition (PEM) can be defined as the state of decreased body pools of protein with or without fat depletion that is caused at least in part by inadequate nutrient intake relative to nutrient demand that is needed to ensure growth and maintenance [1,2]. Protein energy malnutrition affects approximately one third of children worldwide and is frequently located in l...

In developing countries like Nigeria, protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is endemic. Protein energy malnutrition is more among children because, they are weaned abruptly into starchy foods. The formulation and development of nutritious complementary foods from local and ready available raw materials has received considerable attention in many developing countries. The commercially standardize fo...