Malnutrition

• A  lack of appetite or no interest in food or drink
• A  higher risk of complications after surgery
• Tiredness and  Irritability
• Depression
• Getting sick quickly and taking a prolonged time to heal from the disease.
• Can take a prolonged time for healing wounds.
• An inability to concentrate.
• Feeling cold always

Lifestyle Changes Required 

• Add nutrient-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs and beans in your diet, as these are the primary sources of protein for our body.
• You need to eat a variety of foods from the primary food groups, including plenty of fibrous fruits and vegetables. 
• Take plenty of starchy foods such as bread, brown rice, and potatoes,  in your daily meal.
• Add dairy foods and alternatives for dairy products.
• Poor dentition can affect a person's ability to have nutritious food. Thus Dental health and malnutrition are directly connected. Please attend to your oral health issues on time 

• Visit the Dentist six months once to avoid plaque formation in your teeth. 
• You can prevent the development of plaque by brushing your teeth twice in a day. 
• Usually, food particles may settle in between your teeth and under the gums after finishing your meal. That can be reduced by regular flossing of the mouth after every meal.
• Use mouthwash in addition to brushing and flossing. 

Dental symptoms when you should contact the doctor   

• Red, swollen, or tender gums.
• Loose or shifting teeth.
• Receding gums.
• Lousy breath or a bad taste in the mouth continuously.
• Bleeding  in your teeth while brushing and also after brushing your teeth

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