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Adverse complications associated with malnutrition
| Increased mortality |
| Weight loss and sarcopenia |
| Impaired immunity and susceptible to infections |
| Decreased physical ability |
| Decreased mental ability |
| Developmental delay |
| Poor quality of life |
| Lower intelligent quotient and stunted growth |
| Risk of social isolation |
| Falls, hospital stay |
