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Obesity and Malnutrition

Presented from India by Dr. Daphnee D K, Ph.D. RD

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Case Description

Obesity and malnutrition coexist as global health challenges, affecting individuals across different socioeconomic backgrounds. While obesity results from excessive calorie intake, malnutrition can occur due to nutrient deficiencies, even in overweight individuals. Poor dietary choices, lack of...

Case Summary

Obesity, defined by the WHO as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation impairing health, is a global issue affecting over 2.5 billion overweight and 890 million obese individuals, including 37 million children under five. This multifactorial disease stems from a chronic positive energy balance, costing the global economy approximately $2 trillion annually. Projections indicate a concerning rise in obesity rates worldwide.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Daphnee D K, Ph.D. RD

Chief Clinical Dietitian, Head, Dept of Dietetics, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

Dr. Daphnee brings 25 years of clinical experience from Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, and holds a PhD in Clinical Nutrition. Her research focuses on analyzing nutritional deficits in Indian adult patients with end-stage liver disease and the impact of nutritional support on peri- and post-liver transplant outcomes. She has received several accolades, including the CMO Asia Award in 2017 for her quality initiative on combating hospital malnutrition, and the Apollo Clinical Excellence Award in 2018 for her pivotal role in developing the Digital Dietitian Module to digitalize the nutrition care process. Dr. Daphnee has contributed to national and international publications, reviewed the Journal of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, and serves as the Course Director for the Apollo Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Internship Program. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Studies at the University of Madras.

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