Malnutrition a hidden epidemic among elders

18 December 2014

Health-care systems and providers are not attuned to older adults’ malnutrition risk, and ignoring malnutrition exacts a toll on hospitals, patients, and payers, according to experts. A new article points out that aging is a risk factor for malnutrition and highlights opportunities to improve nutrition awareness, interventions, and policy priorities.
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/GrDVe95WW6Q/141218120846.htm

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