The government is being urged to promote the concept of a "healthy weight" to help guard against malnutrition as well as obesity. 

05-03-2010

A report by an independent panel of advisors says more needs to be done to make sure patients who are malnourished get help eating.  The health charity, Bapen, says about 3 million people in the UK either have or are at risk of malnutrition.  They are more likely to die or have a prolonged stay if they go into hospital.  With thanks to BBC News.  To read the full story go to:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8537508.stm