Frontiers | Prevalence of Undernutrition and Risk of Undernutrition in Overweight and Obese Older People
Older people with excess body weight are not spared from undernutrition. They may face appetite decline which may lead to insufficient nutrient intake. They also have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases which may have a negative impact on protein-anabolic pathways. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of undernutrition in overweight and obese older people from a secondary analysis on data collected through two French surveys among people aged 65 or over (n=782; 31% men; 65-103 years old). Undernutrition was assessed using the MNA screening tool (Mini-Nutritional Assessm...
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