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While undernutrition usually develops over a period of time, symptoms may appear later. Some early signs of undernutrition may include irritability, tiredness, loss of appetite and sudden weight loss.
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Cancer patients loose weight because of a series of factors related to the cancer disease and to the specific cancer therapy they are undergoing.
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In illness, body protein requirements increase and but intake of protein from the diet may decrease. Muscle wasting, infections, anaemia and poor wound healing are some consequences.
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