Usefulness of dietary enrichment on energy and protein intake in elderly patients at risk of malnutrition discharged to home

Introduction: Malnutrition is a cause for concern among many admitted elderly patients, being common at hospital admission and discharge. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess if diet enrichment with small servings of energy and protein dense foods, improves energy and nutrient intak...

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Main Authors: Joan Trabal, Sonia Hervas, Maria Forga, Pere Leyes, Andreu Farran-Codina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2014-02-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112014000200020&lng=en&tlng=en