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Call for mandatory screening to cut the risk of malnutrition in older people

  • Written by Carol Wham, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University
imageA new study calls for screening to lower the risk of malnutrition for older people.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-SA

Old age comes with many challenges, including concerning levels of malnutrition. The issue is particularly worrying among older people recently admitted to residential care.

Better diet can reduce the risk of age-related diseases...

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