title: Nutrition and the elderly.
abstract: Due to a variety of psychological, sociological, and economic factors, older persons are more likely to suffer the consequences of malnutrition. Home care providers are in a unique position to both observe and prevent the onset of nutritional problems.
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authors: Gallagher-Allred
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005522:Food Services / Q000592:standards*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States