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[Malnutrition risk assessment].

Sophie Durand-Roger¹

¹CH de Narbonne. sophie.durand-roger@ch-narbonne.fr

Soins. Gerontologie

|June 25, 2011

Summary

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Protein-energy malnutrition is common in frail elderly individuals. Nutritional risk screening using the Mini Nutritional Assessment and clinical factors aids in early detection.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Clinical Nutrition
Public Health

Context:

Extremely frail elderly individuals are highly susceptible to protein-energy malnutrition.
Early identification of malnutrition risk is crucial for this vulnerable population.

Purpose:

To highlight the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition in the extremely frail elderly.
To discuss methods for assessing malnutrition risk in this demographic.

Summary:

Protein-energy malnutrition is most prevalent in extremely frail elderly individuals.
The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a key tool for screening malnutrition risk.
Clinical and biological parameters supplement MNA for comprehensive risk assessment.

Impact:

Facilitates timely intervention for malnourished elderly patients.
Improves health outcomes and quality of life for the elderly.
Supports evidence-based nutritional care strategies in geriatric settings.