Malnutrition-induced impaired immune responses increase susceptibility to infection and illness, which can subsequently exacerbate malnutrition by reducing nutrient intake, impairing nutrient absorption, increasing nutrient losses, or altering metabolism.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Linus Pauling Institute
  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute via serper

Referenced by nodes (5)

• infection concept
• immune response concept
• metabolism concept
• illness concept
• nutrient intake concept