Malnutrition in the elderly and its relationship with other geriatric syndromes

Saka B., Kaya O., Ozturk G. B., Erten N., Karan M. A.

CLINICAL NUTRITION, vol.29, no.6, pp.745-748, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clnu.2010.04.006
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL NUTRITION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.745-748
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background & Aims: Age related decline in food intake is associated with various physiological, psychological and social factors. Our aim was to assess the nutritional status of our elderly patients and its association with other geriatric syndromes.