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Malnutrition and the Elderly

Published on Nov 20, 2015

How does malnutrition affect our elderly population

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Malnutrition and the Elderly

by Nichelle Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkDvUAAA-3Q

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What is Malnutrition?

  • Lack of proper nutrition
  • Not having enough to eat
  • Not having the right things to eat
  • Unable to use the food available 
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Who are the Elderly?

  • Typically considered 65 or older
  • 16% of population 65 or older
  • 2% of population 85 or older
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Body Changes

  • As we age our body composition changes
  • Loss of fat and muscle tissue

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