It is recommended that for all aspects of general health and specific health issues that people should contact their General Practitioner or Family Doctor. Information provided here includes Diet and Weight and Bladder and Bowel Health . It is important to maintain general health by having a balanced and nourishing diet. Even so, variation in weight can occur.
Some people gain weight owing to inactivity, even though their diet is good.
Others lose weight because of muscle wasting, even though their appetite is good. Attempting to gain weight is not advisable, as it will tend to be gained as fat rather than muscle. Swallowing difficulties may lead to constipation as a result of a diet containing insufficient fluid or roughage. A speech pathologist can help with swallowing problems. Normal fluid intake should be maintained if possible.