Abstract
This chapter begins with defining malnutrition in older people and aims to recognise tools and resources to promote early identification and treatment of those at risk of malnutrition, to minimise the impact of malnutrition on health outcomes. The chapter will provide an outline of the key factors that contribute to malnutrition in older people, an overview of the current status of malnutrition in the UK, and an evidence-based practical approach to preventing and treating malnutrition in older people, including the promotion of eating well for ageing to prevent malnutrition and optimise nutritional status.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Understanding Ageing for Nurses and Therapists |
| Editors | Wilfred McSherry, Linda Rykkje, Susan Thornton |
| Publisher | Springer, Cham |
| Chapter | 8 |
| Pages | 95-109 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-030-40075-0 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-40074-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 9 Jun 2021 |
Publication series
| Name | Perspectives in Nursing Management and Care for Older Adults |
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| Publisher | Springer Cham |
| ISSN (Print) | 2522-8838 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2522-8846 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
Keywords
- Ageing
- Nutrition
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