Z72.4: Inappropriate diet and eating habits

Inappropriate diet and eating habits, as classified by ICD-10 code Z72.4, refers to a lifestyle-related disorder where an individual follows unhealthy eating patterns. These patterns could include overeating, not eating enough, or consuming a high-sugar, high-fat, low-nutrient diet. Such unbalanced dietary habits can lead to poor nutrition, negatively impacting various body systems. Common effects can include weight gain, malnutrition, fatigue, and a weaker immune system. Over time, these unhealthy eating behaviors may contribute to the development of long-term health complications such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. The condition is not infectious and so cannot be transmitted from one person to another. The progression of the effects largely depends on the duration and severity of the unhealthy habits.

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