malnutrition effects on the body
How does malnutrition affect the body? Nutritional disorders can affect any system in the body and the senses of sight, taste, and smell. Malnutrition begins with changes in nutrient levels in blood and tissues. Alterations in enzyme levels, tissue abnormalities, and organ malfunction may be followed by illness and death.
Typical adverse effects of malnutrition include: 1  reduced muscle and tissue mass, 2  decreased mobility and stamina as a result of muscle wasting, 3  breathing difficulties, and an increased risk of chest infection and respiratory failure,  wounds take longer to heal and illnesses take longer to recover from,