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Fatigue, listlessness, muscle atrophy – just some of the consequences of malnutrition. It occurs when you do not eat a balanced diet and the body is not supplied with the necessary nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
A study by the Society for Clinical Nutrition in Switzerland (Geskes) shows that this is increasingly the case in Switzerland. In this, patients were examined for undercare upon admission to the hospital.
Result: Within eight years, the number of people suffering from malnutrition rose from 1.1 to 5.9 percent. In most cases, the cause is a chronic disease.
