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Review
. 2009 Apr-May;24(2):179-95.
doi: 10.1177/0884533609332177.

Micronutrients and older adults

Mary Marian  1 , Gordon Sacks
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Review

Micronutrients and older adults

Mary Marian et al. Nutr Clin Pract. 2009 Apr-May.

Abstract

The aging population worldwide is increasing. Although many older adults are living longer, healthier lives, aging is also associated with a variety of physiologic and psychological changes that influence nutrition status and the need for medical care. Many factors increase the risk for poor nutrient intake among older adults. Suboptimal micronutrient intake for particular vitamins and minerals is reported to be common.

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    Chernoff R. Chernoff R. Nutr Clin Pract. 2009 Apr-May;24(2):176-8. doi: 10.1177/0884533609332007. Nutr Clin Pract. 2009. PMID: 19321891 No abstract available.

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