When we think of malnutrition, we often picture pot-bellied children or people who look severely thin and weak. But ...

Malnutrition deaths in the United States have more than doubled since 2018, and it’s impacting one group in particular.

Signs of adult malnutrition may include hair and muscle loss, among several other symptoms. If you notice these symptoms, seek professional help for proper nourishment. A balanced diet is essential at ...

The rate of mortality from malnutrition was higher in adults aged 75 years or older than in those aged between 65 and 74 years and increased in both groups over a period of 19 years. The rates varied ...

Malnutrition in older adults represents a significant global health challenge, impacting both individual well‐being and healthcare systems. Age‐related physiological decline, comorbidities, and ...

Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FASPEN, the Shearer Chair of Healthy Community Practices, Professor of Nutrition Science, and Director of Nutrition programs in Penn Nursing's Department of ...

Jennie Strubel, the kitchen operations manager for Vantage Aging's Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio, stands in a kitchen. Across Ohio, Meals on Wheels delivers tens of thousands of meals each week.

To meet their nutritional needs, older adults should follow these guidelines for getting enough macronutrients and ...

UNC School of Medicine researchers led a study to determine risk factors associated with malnutrition among older adults receiving care in the emergency department. The study, published in the Journal ...

A large Chinese cohort study found that meat consumption was linked to a higher chance of reaching extreme old age.