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Nutrition in the elderly.

W Refai1, D L Seidner

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|July 7, 1999
PubMed
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As the elderly population grows, understanding nutrition

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • The elderly population is rapidly expanding in America.
  • Nutrition plays a critical role in disease development and progression.
  • Aging impacts nutritional status and malnutrition incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology of aging.
  • To examine the effects of aging on nutritional status.
  • To discuss malnutrition in the elderly, including its incidence, pathogenesis, and impact.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of aging pathophysiology.
  • Analysis of nutritional status in older adults.
  • Examination of malnutrition epidemiology and mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Aging alters physiological processes affecting nutrient absorption and utilization.
  • Malnutrition is a significant concern in the elderly, linked to various diseases.
  • Specific nutritional challenges and risks are associated with advanced age.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive understanding of aging's impact on nutrition is crucial.
  • Nutritional interventions are vital for elderly health and disease management.
  • Recommendations for optimal nutrition in both healthy and diseased elderly individuals are provided.

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