Nutrition in older adults.

Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, Elaine Amella

Journal: The American journal of nursing 2005;105(3):40-50; quiz 50-1

PMID: 15729041

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Abstract

Both physiologic and psychosocial changes affect the nutritional status of adults over the age of 65. Malnutrition is, in fact, a greater threat to this population than obesity. This article reviews the intake requirements of older adults and discusses the risk factors that can lead to malnutrition, including diet, limited income, isolation, chronic illness, and physiologic changes. Assessment and nursing interventions are also addressed.

Address: School of Nursing, West Virginia University, Charleston Division, and Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1097/00000446-200503000-00020

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MeSH Terms: Aged, Algorithms, Dietary Proteins, Geriatric Nursing, Humans, Malnutrition, Mass Screening, Nursing Assessment, Nutritional Requirements, Risk Factors