MALNUTRITION AMONG THE ELDERLY

Authors
RAUSCHER C
Citation
C. Rauscher, MALNUTRITION AMONG THE ELDERLY, Canadian family physician, 39, 1993, pp. 1395-1403
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Canadian family physician → ACNP
ISSN journal
0008350X
Volume
39
Year of publication
1993
Pages
1395 - 1403
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-350X(1993)39:<1395:MATE>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Nutrition is a significant determinint of health. Undernutrition prese nting as malnutrition is a serious health concern for frail elderly pe ople with many health problems. Understanding the risk factors for mal nutrition helps physicians assess and manage the condition. Primary co re physicians are in an excellent position to screen, educate, and man age their elderly malnourished patients.