Some physical disabilities may affect a person�s ability to consume, digest, or absorb nutrients, which may put a person at nutritional risk. Poor nutritional intake may be due to low income, social isolation, difficulty with mobility/walking, trouble with shopping, buying and cooking foods, depression, physical challenges, or even medications affecting taste. Some of the consequences associated with poor diet (nutritional intake) include increased susceptibility to infection, delayed healing of wounds/open sores, and impaired physical and cognitive function. Additional risk associated with poor nutrition is the possibility of a decrease in the body�s ability to metabolize drugs/medications.

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