Anorexia of Aging: Assessment and Management

• Autores: Francesco Landi, Anna Picca, Riccardo Calvani, Emanuele Marzetti
• Localización: Clinics in geriatric medicine, ISSN 0749-0690, Vol. 33, Nº. 3, 2017, págs. 315-323
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Older people often experience loss of appetite and/or decreased food intake that, unavoidably, impact energy metabolism and overall health status. The association of age-related nutritional deficits with several adverse outcomes has led to the recognition of a geriatric condition referred to as “anorexia of aging.” Anorexia is an independent predictor of morbidity and mortality both in the community and across clinical settings. Multidimensional interventions within personalized care plans currently represent the most effective option to ensure the provision of adequate amounts of food, limit weight loss, and prevent adverse health outcomes in older adults.