30/09/2025

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30/09/2025 1 UndernutritionUndernutrition MNC. Sofía Elnecavé AltamiranoMNC. Sofía Elnecavé Altamirano The nutritional care process including screening, planning, and monitoring according to ESPEN guidelines The nutritional care process including screening, planning, and monitoring according to ESPEN guidelines Periodic reassessment according to the patient's condition (Weekly) Rasmussen, (2010). DefinitionDefinition  An acute, subacute or chronic state of underfeeding, with or without inflamatory activity, with a change on body composition due to inadequate supply of the body needs or inadequate nutrient assimilation.  Decreased fatty and/or muscular compartment.  An acute, subacute or chronic state of underfeeding, with or without inflamatory activity, with a change on body composition due to inadequate supply of the body needs or inadequate nutrient assimilation.  Decreased fatty and/or muscular compartment. White, (2012). EtiologyEtiology 1) Insufficient intake in quantity to meet activity needs 2) Excessive activity 3) Poor absorption and metabolism of the food consumed 4) Wasting disease (cancer or hyperthyroidism - that increases the metabolic rate and energy needs) 5) P...