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Undernutrition: National Week of November 12-20, 2021
Publié le 08 novembre 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
After a 1re organized in 2020, National Undernutrition Week will take place this year from November 12 to 20, 2021. On this occasion, the Collective to Combat Undernutrition in partnership with the Ministry of Health reminds citizens and health and social sector professionals of the challenges, preventive actions and treatments of this disease. This week is part of the National Nutrition Health Plan.
Undernutrition is a condition that results from persistent deficiency of nutritional intake relative to the body's needs. People with undernutrition have an acute immune deficiency that can lead to new infections, other complications and sometimes death.
Who is involved?
Undernutrition affects all ages:
- older people at home or in institutions;
- hospitalized patients, for example, patients treated for cancer who have lost their appetite or who have nausea;
- children who do not grow or become older;
- people who have difficulty chewing or swallowing.
This disease is considered serious because it causes
- weakening of immunity with risk of infection;
- physical weakness: loss of strength, difficulty walking, falls, and fractures;
- low morale, depression;
- worsening chronic diseases and addiction.
Reminder
Some things that should alert you:
- an empty refrigerator or accumulating leftovers;
- eating less than 3 meals a day or an unfinished plate;
- recent loss of 3 kg or more;
- and clothes that float.
Counseling to prevent undernutrition
Preventing undernutrition requires
- eat well every day (eat 3 meals a day) and adjust portions according to appetite;
- monitor weight regularly. If you lose more than 3 kg, talk to a doctor;
- doing regular activities: walking, gardening, climbing and descending stairs, walking your dog;
- maintain good oral and dental hygiene. See a dentist once or twice a year.
- consult a dietitian or ask a doctor to prescribe nutritional supplements.
Please note
With the interactive map which already geolocates more than 1,500 actors, you can find the actions of the week of undernutrition near you.
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