Masked malnutrition

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
  • Sourabh Sharma Department of Nephrology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-78

Abstract

This brief communication highlights the importance ofmalnutrition in primary practice. Malnutrition may bemasked, or may not be obvious (hidden hunger, i.e.,micronutrient deficiency, sarcopenic obesity,lipokathexis). At the same time, malnutrition itself maymask or delay the diagnosis and treatment of otherdiseases. Even in today’s world, the primary carephysicians must remain alert for symptoms and signs ofmacro-and micro-malnutrition.

Keywords: Carbohydrates, fats, lipids, macronutrients,malnutrition, micronutrients, minerals, nutrition, protein,vitamins

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Published

2025-09-25

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Sourabh Sharma, & Nitin Kapoor. (2025). Masked malnutrition. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(10), 1644–1645. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-78

Issue

Vol. 75 No. 10 (2025): OCTOBER

Section

PRIMARY CARE DIABETES

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