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24% were overweight
23% had feeding disorder
22% were underweight
13% had nutrient deficiencies
8% had unusual food habits
5% had metabolic disorders
5% had no problem
Of the 83, only 13% were referred for suspected malnutrition.
Of the 13%* referred:
55% had vitamin E deficiency - plays a role in healing
for G-tube placement
45% had zinc and vitamin D deficiencies - plays a role
in linear growth, and calcium absorption
35% had deficiencies in iron - contributes to fatigue,
decreased stamina
*some had more than one