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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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      Case 21-2012

      research Case 21-2012

      16 citations, July 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
      The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
      Hair Loss With Rapid Weight Loss

      research Hair Loss With Rapid Weight Loss

      5 citations, February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Eating more protein during fast weight loss can prevent hair loss.
      Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents

      research Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents

      February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
      Difficulties Surrounding Fiber

      research Difficulties Surrounding Fiber

      July 1976 in “JAMA”
      Eating more protein during weight loss can prevent hair loss caused by not having enough protein.

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