Malnutrition in elderly care explained

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Topic: Malnutrition Elderly Care

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Primary source: https://salusmax.de/tr/pfle-xikon-2/mangelern%C3%A4hrung

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Malnutrition exists when the body is supplied with too little energy, protein, or micronutrients.

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Key points

  • How common is malnutrition among nursing home residents?: Up to 30 percent of nursing home residents are affected by malnutrition.
  • Which consequences are associated with malnutrition in older people?: Weight loss, muscle wasting, increased susceptibility to infections, and delayed wound healing.

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When does malnutrition exist in elderly care?

Malnutrition exists when the body is supplied with too little energy, protein, or micronutrients.

How common is malnutrition among nursing home residents?

Up to 30 percent of nursing home residents are affected by malnutrition.

Which consequences are associated with malnutrition in older people?

Weight loss, muscle wasting, increased susceptibility to infections, and delayed wound healing.

Sources

  1. https://salusmax.de/tr/pfle-xikon-2/mangelern%C3%A4hrung

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