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Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Foreword -- Editor biographies -- Abbreviations -- Section 1 Background to undernutrition -- Chapter 1.1 Definitions and prevalence of undernutrition -- 1.1.1 Undernutrition: definition and diagnostic criteria -- 1.1.2 Prevalence of undernutrition -- References -- Chapter 1.2 Physiological causes of undernutrition -- 1.2.1 Altered metabolism -- 1.2.2 Reduced oral intake -- 1.2.3 Reduced absorption -- References -- Chapter 1.3 Socioeconomic causes of undernutrition -- 1.3.1 Introduction -- 1.3.2 Socioeconomic differences in diet and nutrition -- 1.3.3 Food insecurity -- 1.3.4 Food security and socioeconomic factors -- 1.3.5 Psychology of undernutrition -- 1.3.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 1.4 Institutional causes of undernutrition -- 1.4.1 Introduction -- 1.4.2 Identification and consequences of institutional undernutrition -- 1.4.3 Determinants of institutional undernutrition -- 1.4.4 Causes of undernutrition in long‐term care -- References -- Chapter 1.5 Consequences of undernutrition -- 1.5.1 Introduction and background -- 1.5.2 Physical consequences of undernutrition -- 1.5.3 Psychological consequences of undernutrition -- 1.5.4 Economic consequences of undernutrition -- 1.5.5 Summary -- References -- Section 2 Identification of undernutrition -- Chapter 2.1 Nutritional screening -- 2.1.1 Introduction -- 2.1.2 Purpose of screening -- 2.1.3 Screening methods -- 2.1.4 Process following screening -- 2.1.5 Implementing screening in healthcare settings -- 2.1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2.2 Nutritional assessment -- 2.2.1 Background -- 2.2.2 Process of nutrition assessment -- 2.2.3 Summary -- References -- Chapter 2.3 Anthropometric assessment of undernutrition -- 2.3.1 Introduction -- 2.3.2 Weight -- 2.3.3 Height -- 2.3.4 Body mass index

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