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Malnutrition may be common among Older Adults
20 May 2009
A Swedish study in the Journal of Clinical Nursing, May 2009, suggested that up to one in six older adults living alone may not be getting adequate nutrition.
The Linkoping University study based on diet, weight, physical and mental well-being comprised of 579 adults aged 75 to 80. Nearly 15% were at risk of malnutrition, with women more likely to be undernourished.
Whilst malnutrition and dehydration are common in care homes, some older adults living at home cannot cook and shop easily, as well as have a lack of appetite.
Dr. Yvonne Johansson who undertook the study suggested that people could make smaller more nutrient full meals.
