Malnutrition treatment depends on the underlying cause and how malnourished the person is
Hospital treatment may be necessary in severe cases. Following things may suggest by your dietitian:
Eating fortified foods that contain extra nutrients
Have drinks with plenty of calories
Snacking between meals
Have a healthy and balanced diet
Feeding tubes are helpful for people who are unable to eat enough to meet their body needs
Some people who are malnourished also need extra care and support services; it may include occupational therapy, meals at home service, speech and language therapy
If the children with malnutrition are often caused by long-term health conditions, they often need to be treated in hospital (this is not the case for all children with malnutrition)
Treatment may involve the following things:
Supplements of vitamin and mineral
Supplements of high energy and protein nutritional
Dietary changes - such as eating foods high in energy and nutrients
Support for families - to manage underlying factors affecting the child nutritional intake
Treatment for any underlying medical conditions causing their malnutrition
