Nutrition Diet: Why do alcoholics get malnourished? Understanding the complex reasons
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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol misuse is a leading cause of malnutrition, killing approximately 88,000 individuals each year. This severe nutritional deficit is a critical consequence of chronic drinking, which is why alcoholics get malnourished through a multi-pronged attack on the body's ability to intake, absorb, and utilize vital nutrients.
