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The Role of Nutrition in Frailty: An Overview
S Goisser1, S Guyonnet, D Volkert
1Sabine Goisser, PhD; Institut du Vieillissement, Gérontopôle, CHU de Toulouse, c/o Faculté de Médécine, 37 allées Jules Guesde, 31000 Toulouse, France; Tel.: +33 5 61 14 56 57; Fax: +33 5 61 14 56 40;
Abstract:
Inadequate nutritional intake is an important modifiable risk factor for frailty. Existing evidence supports the importance of adequate dietary quantity and especially quality to ensure sufficient intakes of energy, protein and micronutrients. However, to date no nutritional intervention or supplementation concept has emerged as being effective for the prevention or treatment of frailty. Further research, including specifically the group of frail older persons and those at risk of frailty, and focussing on functional benefits as an outcome, is needed to allow definite recommendations for optimal diet, i.e. food and nutrient intakes, for this population. This article aims to give a short overview on current knowledge concerning the role of nutrition for the prevention and treatment of frailty, while providing readers with references giving an overview for further reading.
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