Diagnosing undernutrition

被引:19
作者
Omran, ML
Salem, P
机构
[1] St Louis Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Div Geriatr Med, St Louis, MO 63104 USA
[2] Vet Adm Med Ctr, Ctr Geriatr Res Educ & Clin, St Louis, MO 63106 USA
[3] St Louis Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Div Hematol & Oncol, St Louis, MO 63110 USA
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10.1016/S0749-0690(02)00042-3
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
Because of its wide prevalence and its grave consequences for the health of older persons, malnutrition requires immediate attention. Physicians in general have been described as being nutritionally blind in their slowness to recognize undernutrition. A high degree of suspicion, a thorough history and physical examination, and pertinent laboratory data can identify patients at risk. When a more comprehensive assessment is needed; screening tools, dietary history, and special biochemical parameters can be used.
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