The association of frailty and malnutrition with dietary intake and gastrointestinal symptoms in people with kidney failure: 2-year prospective study

Frailty and malnutrition are both associated with worsening morbidity and mortality and become more prevalent in the elderly and as kidney function declines. Anorexia and reduced oral intake are common features of both frailty and malnutrition. However, there is sparse data evaluating the impact of other gastrointestinal symptoms, such as taste changes, on rates of frailty and malnutrition in people with kidney failure. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of frailty and malnutrition and their association with dietary intake and nutrition-related symptoms in people with kidney failure.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research