•Moderate undernutrition (vitamins C, D and folate ) is
more common in those who are
in receipt of benefits in the UK
•
•Moderate overnutrition (obesity and possibly iron) is
also more common
•
•The causes of poorer nutritional state are many and
include poor dietary intake,
lack of education and cooking skills, smoking, alcohol, chronic illness and poor dental
health
•
•Lack of money and poor food access are rarely
issues
•
•The impact of malnutrition on health and the social
divide was not assessed as part of
LIDNS but the effects of malnutrition on children and pregnant women are likely to be
lasting
•
•Any solution will need to involve many professionals as
well as motivating the
individuals/families concerned