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European Nutrition for Health Alliance

www.european-nutrition.org

WELCOME

Malnutrition (meaning literally poor or bad nutrition) remains severely under-recognised in the community, in hospitals, and in nursing homes. The current focus in much of Europe is on tackling the obesity epidemic, meaning most new policy or health promotion campaigns overlook the problem of malnutrition and the extent to which it impacts the population.

Studies have shown that up to 40% of patients are malnourished upon admission to hospital and many more go undiagnosed due to inadequate screening.

Malnutrition is of particular concern in older populations. Changes associated with the ageing process mean older people are particularly susceptible to deficiencies. Malnutrition can lead to increased ill health, susceptibility to infection, delays in recovery from illness or injury and increased risk of mortality.

Poor nutrition places a significant burden on individuals and their carers and the economic impact continues to put unnecessary strain on health and social services and resources.

This website is dedicated to helping European stakeholders work with the challenges that malnutrition impose of all aspects of their society.


News

Big rise in NHS feeding concerns

Big rise in NHS feeding concernsBBC News Online
29 July 2008

Events

5th Congress of the EUGMS : The European Nutrition for Health Alliance Breakfast Market

5th Congress of the EUGMS : The European Nutrition for Health Alliance Breakfast MarketAIR, WATER, NUTRITION, IT'S A BASIC NEED
05 September 2008

ESPEN Congress

ESPEN Congress 13-16 September 2008
13 September 2008

Publications

Prague Declaration

Prague DeclarationA call for action to fight malnutrition in Europe
10 September 2007

White Paper - A Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity Related Health Issues

White Paper - A Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity Related Health Issuesfrom the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council
01 June 2007

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