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Meydani, M. (2001). Nutrition interventions in aging and age‐associated disease. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 928(1), 226-235.
Meydani, Mohsen. "Nutrition interventions in aging and age‐associated disease." Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 928.1 (2001): 226-235.
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Nutrition interventions in aging and age‐associated disease.

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The nutritional status and needs of elderly people are associated with age‐related biological and often socioeconomic changes. Decreased food intake, a sedentary lifestyle, and reduced energy expenditure in older adults altogether become critical risk factors for malnutrition, especially protein and micronutrients. Surveys indicate that the elderly are particularly at risk for marginal deficiency of vitamins and trace elements. Changes in bodily functions, together with the malnutrition associated with advancing age, increase the risk of …

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