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    GlossaryRefeeding

    process of reintroducing food after malnutrition or starvation

    Refeeding refers to the process of reintroducing food after a period of malnutrition or starvation. It must be done carefully to avoid refeeding syndrome, a potentially fatal condition characterized by rapid shifts in electrolytes and fluids, which can lead to heart failure and other complications.

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