Fuel for life: Literature review of nutrition education and assessment among older adults at home
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Maloney Astrup, College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA
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Nutrition is the foundation of health, but older adults living at home are at high risk for malnutrition due to incidence of multiple chronic diseases. Due to lack of education, preparation, and healthcare provider confidence, older adults are not being educated or assessed properly for nutritional status.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
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Keywords | Assessment; Education; Nutrition |
Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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