{"id":383,"date":"2023-09-06T11:04:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T11:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartfish1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=383"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:38:49","slug":"malnutrition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/?page_id=383","title":{"rendered":"Malnutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-2c60bc77\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-reverse-columns-mobile has-vertical-center ticss-c00aadba\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-75b9263d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h1 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-5d5675df\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-5d5675df\">Malnutrition<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malnutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malnutrition is a serious problem<sup data-fn=\"5a175efe-9453-4021-ab70-76a243c4f12f\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#5a175efe-9453-4021-ab70-76a243c4f12f\" id=\"5a175efe-9453-4021-ab70-76a243c4f12f-link\">1<\/a><\/sup> and a large proportion of patients are diagnosed as being malnourished when they are assessed on admission to the hospital. 20\u201350% of institutionalized patients are malnourished<sup data-fn=\"1dd04391-5171-4147-909d-013d85b6bec1\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#1dd04391-5171-4147-909d-013d85b6bec1\" id=\"1dd04391-5171-4147-909d-013d85b6bec1-link\">2<\/a><\/sup>. A study published in the Clinical Nutrition Journal estimates that 33 million people are at risk of malnutrition in Europe and the estimated cost is 170 billion euros per year<sup data-fn=\"c82c721f-9683-45a6-8bce-3f936165f33f\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#c82c721f-9683-45a6-8bce-3f936165f33f\" id=\"c82c721f-9683-45a6-8bce-3f936165f33f-link\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several factors that often lead to malnutrition. Age, dementia, psychiatric conditions, chronic lifestyle diseases, difficulty of living alone, impaired general health and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) are well-known causes of malnutrition. Malnutrition increases the risk of complications, affects the immune system, and increases the risk of infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutritional treatment of malnutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omega-3 and vitamin D have been shown to have a positive effect on the immune function. The acidity from juice stimulates salivation and may stimulate the appetite. Using nutritional supplements may:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>increase muscle function and strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce ill-health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increase the quality of life and provide a greater sense of well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malnutrition is often characterized by an imbalance in food intake. To avoid malnutrition, it is important to maintain a varied diet that provides all the nutrients the body needs. Smartfish Medical Nutrition products consist of a well-balanced ratio of fat, carbohydrates, and protein, as well as micro-nutrients (vitamins and minerals) naturally occurring from the ingredients. Especially important is the content of the marine Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are considered essential fatty acids and therefore must be obtained through the diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relevant studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a list of relevant studies. For a complete list of relevant studies for Smartfish products, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/smartfish1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=240\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"240\">R&amp;D<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartfish1.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/targeted-medical-nutrition-in-pre-cachectic-pa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A 12-week Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Randomised Pilot Study Assessing Safety and Tolerability of Nutrifriend Cachexia in Patients Diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with Involuntary Weight Loss<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartfish1.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/calder_et_al-2017-journal_of_cachexia_sarcopenia_and_muscle-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A 12-Week, Randomised, Placebo Controlled, Multi-Centre, Parallel Group Study Assessing the Safety and Tolerability of Nutrifriend Cachexia (Non-Complete Dietary Formula) in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartfish1.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NF1100-web-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-488\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NF1100-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NF1100-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NF1100-web-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NF1100-web.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NutriFriend\u00ae1100<\/strong> is an oral nutritional supplement (1.0 kcal\/ml), high in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, with increased vitamin D content, with whey protein and fruit juices. For the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, particularly patients who may benefit from an increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, vitamin D and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/smartfish1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=484\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartfish1.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remune-web-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Remune-web\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remune-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remune-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remune-web-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remune-web.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remune\u00ae<\/strong> is an oral nutritional supplement (1.1 kcal\/ml), high in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, with increased vitamin D content, with whey protein and fruit juices. For the dietary management of disease related malnutrition, including pre-cachexia and cachexia particularly due to COPD or lung cancer. For patients who may benefit from an increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, vitamin D and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:mail@smartfish.no\">Contact us for more information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-18cf9f47\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details open class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>References<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\"><ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"5a175efe-9453-4021-ab70-76a243c4f12f\">Mow\u00e9, M., Behandling av underern\u00e6ring hos eldre pasienter. Tidskrift for den norske legeforening, 2002(122): p. 815-118. <a href=\"#5a175efe-9453-4021-ab70-76a243c4f12f-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"1dd04391-5171-4147-909d-013d85b6bec1\">WHO. What is malnutrition? 2016; Available from: https:\/\/www.who.int\/features\/qa\/malnutrition\/en\/ <a href=\"#1dd04391-5171-4147-909d-013d85b6bec1-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"c82c721f-9683-45a6-8bce-3f936165f33f\">Elia, M., et al., A systematic review of the cost and cost effectiveness of using standard oral nutritional supplements in community and care home settings. Clinical Nutrition, 2016. 35(1): p. 125-137. <a href=\"#c82c721f-9683-45a6-8bce-3f936165f33f-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malnutrition Malnutrition is a serious problem and a large proportion of patients are diagnosed as being malnourished when they are assessed on admission to the hospital. 20\u201350% of institutionalized patients are malnourished. A study published in the Clinical Nutrition Journal estimates that 33 million people are at risk of malnutrition in Europe and the estimated&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/smartfishnutrition.com\/?page_id=383\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Malnutrition<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":"[{\"content\":\"Mow\u00e9, M., Behandling av underern\u00e6ring hos eldre pasienter. 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