Abstract

Nutritional impact symptoms evoking unintended weight loss among elderly patients in general practice

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  • Age-related anorexia, ageing, and disease can lead to malnutrition

  • According to the European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), malnutrition is defined as either reduced body mass index (BMI)

  • This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of unintended weight loss and associated nutritional impact symptoms among elderly patients in a selected example from a Danish general practice

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Introduction

Age-related anorexia, ageing, and disease can lead to malnutrition. According to the European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), malnutrition is defined as either reduced body mass index (BMI)

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