How do I tell if I am malnourished?

In modern society, many people suffer from malnutrition, mainly due to the lack of necessary nutrients in the body, such as some vitamins and minerals. When we find ourselves experiencing frequent fatigue, anemia, and sometimes dizziness, we need to pay attention. It may be a symptom of malnutrition. So, how do you determine if you are malnourished?

Malnutrition refers to a nutritional deficiency condition caused by insufficient food intake, increased requirements, excessive losses or impaired utilization in the body.

Malnutrition is a syndrome of nutrient deficiency, which is common in various chronic diseases and can have different manifestations. Malnutrition must be analyzed based on the specific condition to determine which nutrients are lacking. If protein is deficient, the symptoms include fatigue, lack of interest in various activities, preference for sitting or lying down, low study and work efficiency, weight loss, atrophy of subcutaneous fat, loose skin, edema, polyuria, circulatory and digestive system symptoms, metabolic disorders, anemia, etc.

It is not difficult to diagnose malnutrition based on the patient's appearance and his or her various manifestations. Observe the degree of emaciation and weight loss before and after the onset of the disease, and observe whether there is edema. The labor force may be slightly reduced or completely lost. Severe floating seeds and cachexia are serious conditions. Plasma protein concentration is normal or only slightly decreased in mild cases, but decreases significantly in severe cases.

There are many ways to judge malnutrition, and the symptoms are quite obvious. You can observe your own symptoms. First, observe whether your weight has decreased. Secondly, you need to test your plasma protein concentration. You should also observe your physical condition, whether you often feel tired and weak, whether your skin is loose, etc.