Does Masticatory Ability Contribute to Nutritional Status in Older Individuals?

Does Masticatory Ability Contribute to Nutritional Status in Older Individuals?

Mastication plays a primary role in the process of eating. Hence, compromised masticatory ability may affect the nutrition and quality of life, which are particularly important concerns among older individuals. It remains unclear how is the masticatory ability assessed regarding the nutritional stat...

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Main Authors: Keiko Fujimoto, Hideki Suito, Kan Nagao, Tetsuo Ichikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
nutritional status
body mass index
mastication
oral factor
masticatory efficiency
older individuals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/20/7373

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