Medicare Risk Adjustment Tip: Malnutrition
If a person does not get the right balance of nutrients, they can also have malnutrition. It is possible to have obesity with malnutrition. Malnutrition is a condition with many characteristics, often seen as a consequence of several chronic diseases. A nutrition-focused physical examination is essential for a formal diagnosis. Malnutrition is an imbalance in dietary intake. It occurs when a person has too much or too little food or essential nutrients. A person with malnutrition may lack vitamins, minerals, and other essential substances that their body needs to function.