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. 2005 Mar;105(3):40-50; quiz 50-1.
doi: 10.1097/00000446-200503000-00020.

Nutrition in older adults

Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili  1 , Elaine Amella
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Nutrition in older adults

Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili et al. Am J Nurs. 2005 Mar.

Abstract

Both physiologic and psychosocial changes affect the nutritional status of adults over the age of 65. Malnutrition is, in fact, a greater threat to this population than obesity. This article reviews the intake requirements of older adults and discusses the risk factors that can lead to malnutrition, including diet, limited income, isolation, chronic illness, and physiologic changes. Assessment and nursing interventions are also addressed.

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  • Malnutrition in nursing homes.
    Baier LM. Baier LM. Am J Nurs. 2005 Aug;105(8):16; author reply 16. doi: 10.1097/00000446-200508000-00006. Am J Nurs. 2005. PMID: 16062041 No abstract available.

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