Does nutritional supplementation influence the voluntary dietary intake in an acute geriatric hospitalized population?
Does nutritional supplementation influence the voluntary dietary intake in an acute geriatric hospitalized population?
Joosten, E.; Elst, B. vander
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 13(5): 391-394
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1594-0667
DOI: 10.1007/bf03351508
Fifty patients (82.5+or-5.5-years-old, 18 men and 32 women) from a hospital in Belgium were given an oral nutritional supplement (Nutridrink-Nutricia) every other day to determine its effect on their daily caloric intake Total food intake was collected and food eaten between meals was also recorded. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated and nutritional status was assessed.