Signs of malnourishment

[Naveed Yaseen]

You know that it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet with all the nutrients that your body needs. A poor diet lacking in essential vitamins and minerals can lead to serious health problems. Here are warning signs of serious malnutrition that warrant a visit with your doctor and prompt treatment:

* Losing consciousness or fainting.

* Lack of menstrual periods in pre-menopausal women.

* Stunted growth in children.

* Sudden loss of hair.

— HealthDay News
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