A novel solution is needed to correct low nutrient intakes in elderly long-term care residents.
Currently, there is no consensus about how to best treat malnutrition in elderly long-term care residents. A recent study found that the traditional treatment method of serving small, frequent meals was not effective at increasing energy intake. This review describes strategies to treat malnutrition in this vulnerable population.
Dunne
Jennifer L
JL
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Dahl
Wendy J
WJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000150:complications; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004326:Drinking; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D009753:Nutritive Value