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