Diagnosing undernutrition.

Abstract:

:Because of its wide prevalence and its grave consequences on the health of older persons, malnutrition requires immediate attention. Physicians in general have been described as being nutritionally blind in their slowness to recognize undernutrition. A high degree of suspicion, a thorough history and physical examination, and pertinent laboratory data can identify patients at risk. When a more comprehensive assessment is needed; screening tools, dietary history, and special biochemical parameter can be used.

journal_name

Clin Geriatr Med

authors

Omran ML,Salem P

doi

10.1016/s0749-0690(02)00042-3

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-11-01 00:00:00

pages

719-36

issue

4

eissn

0749-0690

issn

1879-8853

pii

S0749-0690(02)00042-3

journal_volume

18

pub_type

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