Evaluation of malnutrition status and related risk factors in geriatric outpatient clinic

Cin P., Tanriover O., YAVUZER H., ERDİNÇLER U. D.

NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, vol.15, no.4, pp.504-515, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4162/nrp.2021.15.4.504
  • Journal Name: NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.504-515
  • Keywords: Aged, nutritional status, malnutrition, geriatrics, NUTRITIONAL-STATUS, OLDER-PEOPLE, DIETARY-INTAKE, COMMUNITY, DETERMINANTS, ASSOCIATION, ADULTS
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Malnutrition risk and malnutrition among the elderly is a public health concern. In combating this health-related problem, it is critically important to evaluate the risk factors in a multidimensional way and to apply appropriate nutrition intervention based on the results.