Inadequate Intake of Energy and Nutrients Is Common in Older Family Caregivers

Inadequate Intake of Energy and Nutrients Is Common in Older Family Caregivers

The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional status, determinants of nutritional status, and adequacy of energy and nutrient intake of older family caregivers (FC). Nutritional status was measured using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), plasma albumin, plasma pre-albumin, and blood...

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Main Authors: Sohvi Koponen, Irma Nykänen, Roosa-Maria Savela, Tarja Välimäki, Anna Liisa Suominen, Ursula Schwab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
nutritional status
malnutrition
dietary intake
family caregiver
older people
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2763

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