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Nutrition in the elderly
 — Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine position statement no 6
Corporate AuthorAustralian Society for Geriatric Medicine
Journal titleAustralian Journal on Ageing, vol 16, no 4, November 1997
Pagespp 174-178
KeywordsNutrition ; Malnutrition ; Australia.
AnnotationUndernutrition in older people living at home and in institutions is common, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This position statement looks at the prevalence and consequences of undernutrition in older people, and at the following aspects of nutrition: recommended daily intakes, food preferences of older people, nutritional screening, and nutritional assessments and interventions. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980625236 A
ClassmarkCF: CSM: 7YA

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