Malnutrition in the elderly and its effects on bone health - A review.
Clin Nutr ESPEN
; 21: 31-39, 2017 10.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30014867
This article aims to provide an overview of the prevalence, causes and risk factors associated with malnutrition in the elderly. It includes the clinical consequences and economic impact of malnutrition in the elderly and in particular the osteoporotic population. It encompasses the significance of dietary protein and its effects on bone health.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vitamin D Deficiency
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Bone Density
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Malnutrition
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Sarcopenia
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Frailty
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Nutr ESPEN
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Reino Unido