Tag: Nutritional deficits

According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the total calories consumed by the average American come from ultra-processed foods. This statistic reveals which type of food is over consumed in the United States and highlights a major public health challenge related to dietary habits.

According to one meta-analysis, pica is associated with 2.4 times greater odds of anemia. When you have pica, it most commonly points to an underlying iron or zinc deficiency, though other nutritional imbalances and non-nutritional factors are also at play.

According to research, **up to 34% of hospital patients in Europe are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition** upon admission. A complex interplay of physiological changes and medical conditions can lead to disease-related malnutrition, affecting everything from energy intake to nutrient absorption and utilization. This differs significantly from malnutrition due to external factors like poverty and requires specialized understanding and care.