Malnutrition

Malnutrition in children is a common problem with short- and long-term implications. Since malnutrition often coexists with other disease processes, it is often missed. Identification and treatment of malnutrition is critical to optimize outcomes for children. This chapter will outline the causes of malnutrition in children, suggest a systematic approach for diagnosing malnutrition, provide a guide to interventions for malnutrition, and review expected outcomes with therapy for malnutrition.