Can Malnutrition Cause Fluid Build Up? The Link Between Diet and Edema
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According to the World Health Organization, about 45% of deaths worldwide in children under the age of five are linked to undernutrition. Among the serious health consequences, a specific form of malnutrition *can cause fluid build up* in the body, a condition called edema, leading to a swollen appearance, particularly in the limbs and abdomen.
