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Malnutrition

- Summary
- About malnutrition
- Types and differences
- Risk factors and causes
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Susan Janoff, MS RD LD/N

Questions for your doctor about malnutrition

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to malnutrition:

  1. Am I at risk from malnutrition?

  2. Is my elderly parent at risk from malnutrition?

  3. Should I consult a dietitian? Can you recommend one?

  4. Could malnutrition be the cause of my existing medical conditions?

  5. Could any of my existing medical conditions be causing malnutrition?

  6. Could any of my medications be causing malnutrition?

  7. Can my malnutrition be treated with dietary changes?

  8. Will my malnutrition affect my pregnancy?

  9. How much weight do you advise I gain/lose?

  10. Are there any over-the-counter medications that could treat my malnutrition?

  11. Would you recommend any dietary supplements for me? Which ones?

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Review Date: 06-26-2007

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