title: Nutrition for the elderly.
abstract: Nutrition in the older person is complex because of changing physiology, changes caused by multiple chronic diseases, changes induced by pharmacologic agents, and commonly, failing protein/caloric intake. This article is designed to explain the mechanisms of these processes and to suggest pragmatic and practical responses in the management of the older patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Youngstown.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Kvale
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Horvath
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D009748:Nutrition Disorders