Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition in Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care or the Community: Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines

Malnutrition in older adults can decrease quality of life and increase risk for morbidities and mortality. Accurate and timely identification of malnutrition as well as subsequent implementation of effective interventions are essential to decrease poor outcomes associated with malnutrition in older adults. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Center conducted a systematic review of the literature to develop an evidence-based practice guideline for the prevention and treatment of malnutrition in older adults (MiOA).

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - April 5, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Emily Riddle, Nancy Munoz, Krista Clark, Nancy Collins, Anne Coltman, Lamia Nasrallah, Shinta Nishioka, Terese Scollard, Judy R. Simon, Lisa Moloney Tags: From the Academy (internal use only) Source Type: research