what are risk factors for malnutrition in adolescent
Children and adolescents. In children and adolescents factors which predispose malnutrition include: 1  Low birth weight: Individuals born with a low birth weight are more likely to suffer malnutrition throughout their life and are unlikely to âcatch-upâ in terms of growth.alnutrition is strongly associated with ill health, as both a cause and consequence. Individuals who are malnourished are more susceptible to disease and infection due to impaired immune function, and tend to consult health practitioners more frequently and take longer to recover from episodes of illness or injuries.