Malnutrition in the elderly and its relationship with other geriatric syndromes

Saka, BÜLENT; Kaya, Omer; Ozturk, Gulistan; Erten, Nilgun; Karan, MEHMET

doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2010.04.006

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, Scopus)

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.