title: Screening for Malnutrition in Older People.
abstract: Malnutrition risk increases with age and level of care. Despite significant medical advances, malnutrition remains a significant and highly prevalent public health problem of developed countries. Earlier identification and appropriate nutrition support may help to reverse or halt the malnutrition trajectory and the negative outcomes associated with poor nutritional status. A nutrition screening process is recommended to help detect people with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) or at malnutrition risk. Evidence supports that oral nutritional supplements and dietary counseling can increase dietary intake and improve quality of life in elderly with PEM or at malnutrition risk. This article examines nutritional screening and assessment tools designated for older adults.
authors.affiliation: Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, 170 avenue de Casselardit, TSA 40031, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France; INSERM UMR 1027, 37 allées Jules Guesde, 31000 Toulouse cedex, France; Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier University, 133 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex, France. Electronic address: guyonnet.s@chu-toulouse.fr.
authors.forename: Sophie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Guyonnet
authors.affiliation: Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, 170 avenue de Casselardit, TSA 40031, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France; INSERM UMR 1027, 37 allées Jules Guesde, 31000 Toulouse cedex, France; Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier University, 133 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex, France.
authors.forename: Yves
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Rolland
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D061345:Early Medical Intervention; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D009752:Nutritional Status; D015995:Prevalence; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Elderly; Malnutrition; Nutrition screening