ake falls
short of (or is in excess of) their metabolic requirements
(Lennard-Jones, 1992). The consequences of malnutrition are
dire. In the presence of malnutrition, expect delayed healing,
decreased tensile strength of the wound and increased risk of
infection (Wells, 1994). If malnutrition is treated then
healing is improved.
Malnutrition is a treatable disorder, treatment of which aims
to maintain body mass, limit weight loss, provide adequate
essential nutrients, correct nutritional deficiencies and
prevent excesses of specific nutrients.
Nutrition for wound healing
Nutritional intake should be varied and balanced to provide
all the essential nutrients required for optimal health, both
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