We have just begun National Nutrition Month®, held annually in March and sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year, the Academy’s theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” and ...

Researchers published the study covered in this summary on medRxiv.org as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Adults whose rehabilitation weight gain as children following an episode of ...

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 ...

Something strange is happening with malnutrition. It’s by far the fastest-growing cause of death in America, soaring sixfold ...

A new consensus statement on adult malnutrition suggests classifying patients in three categories related to the cause of malnutrition, according to an international committee of nutrition researchers ...

In a new study, researchers tackle a problem seldom acknowledged in the United States -- the incidence of malnutrition-related deaths among older adults. In a paper published in the May 2010 issue of ...

Since 1973, National Nutrition Month has urged Americans to eat healthier and seek nutrition information from credible sources such as registered dietitian nutritionists. This year’s theme is “Go ...

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.

Using one standardized screening tool to identify adults who may have malnutrition (undernutrition) increases the likelihood of an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment, according to a position ...

It is still unknown whether the relationship between polypharmacy and malnutrition is bidirectional and authors could not determine causation. Findings of a systematic review published in Clinical ...

Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers. The study, recently published in the Journal of Aging Research and ...