Nutrition Any disease, illness or chronic condition that changes the way you eat, or makes it hard for you to eat, puts your nutritional health at risk . Confusion or memory loss can make it hard to remember what, when or if you've eaten.
Depression can cause big changes in appetite, digestion and nutritional status.
The warning signs of poor nutritional health are often overlooked. Use this checklist to find out if you or someone you know is at nutritional risk. Read the statements below. Circle the number in the YES column for those that apply to you or someone you know. For each yes answer, score the number in the box.