Ailments and Situations - Underweight - What to Expect

 

What to Expect:

Nutritional deficiencies may accompany being underweight, further complicating other ailments and conditions. This situation becomes more serious in children and the elderly. A malnourished, underweight child may experience growth and development problems while elderly people require a constant nutrient intake to compensate for any malabsorption problem.

Underweight women with menstrual irregularities often find it difficult to conceive later in life. The low estrogen levels also negatively affect bone density, which can lead to osteoporosis.