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Diagnosing undernutrition.

M Louay Omran1, Pascale Salem

  • 1Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, 1402 South Grand Boulavard, Room M238, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. omranm@slu.edu

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|March 1, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Malnutrition in older adults is common and serious, often missed by physicians. Early identification requires suspicion, thorough exams, and lab tests, with screening tools for complex cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Malnutrition is prevalent and has severe health implications for older adults.
  • Physicians often overlook undernutrition, a condition termed 'nutritionally blind'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of recognizing and assessing malnutrition in the elderly.
  • To outline methods for identifying at-risk older patients.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical suspicion
  • Comprehensive patient history and physical examination
  • Review of relevant laboratory data
  • Utilizing screening tools and dietary history for further assessment
  • Employing special biochemical parameters when necessary

Main Results:

  • A systematic approach combining clinical assessment and targeted investigations can identify older adults at risk of malnutrition.
  • Screening tools and specific biochemical markers aid in comprehensive nutritional assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt recognition and assessment of malnutrition are crucial for the health of older persons.
  • Physicians must overcome 'nutritional blindness' through diligent evaluation and appropriate diagnostic tools.

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