Nutrient intake, peripheral edema, and weight change in elderly recuperative care patients

It is unclear whether serial measures of body weight are valid indicators of nutritional status in older patients recovering from illness. Objectives. Investigate the relative influence of nutrient intake and changes in peripheral edema on weight change. A prospective cohort study of 404 older men (...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2013-06, Vol.68 (6), p.712-718
Hauptverfasser:	Sullivan, Dennis H, Johnson, Larry E, Dennis, Richard A, Roberson, Paula K, Garner, Kimberly K, Padala, Prasad R, Padala, Kalpana P, Bopp, Melinda M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging Body fluids Body Weight Cohort Studies Edema - etiology Edema - prevention & control Energy Intake Geriatric Assessment Gerontology Government agencies Humans Intermediate Care Facilities Leg - blood supply Male Malnutrition - diet therapy Nutrition Nutrition Assessment Nutritional Status Older people Prospective Studies Regional Blood Flow Rehabilitation Centers Veterans Weight Weight Gain Weight Loss
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Schreiben Sie den ersten Kommentar!