Nutritional problems in nursing homes with special reference to Spain.

Abstract

In this review, after some short conceptual and demographical introductory remarks, I will focus my attention on four topics: a) The question of nutritional assessment of the elderly living in a nursing-home; b) Main nutritional disorders; c) Nursing-homes nutritional studies in Spain; and d) Guidelines and protocols.

• Authors: J M Ribera Casado
• Journal: The journal of nutrition, health & aging (J Nutr Health Aging) Vol. 6 Issue 1 Pg. 84-90 ( 2002) ISSN: 1279-7707 [Print] France
• PMID: 11813093 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Homes for the Aged
• Humans
• Nursing Homes
• Nutrition Disorders (etiology)
• Nutrition Surveys
• Spain