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Frailty can lead to increased risk of adverse side effects, complications, and mortality. [12] Older age by itself is not what defines frailty, it is however a syndrome found in older adults. Many adults over 65 are not living with frailty. [13] Frailty is not one specific disease, however is a combination of many factors.
The problem of malnutrition in the elderly is often ignored because it's dismissed as a natural decline associated with aging. Here's how you can help Malnutrition in the elderly is common but ...
Unintentional weight loss >15% in the past three to six months; Little or no nutritional intake for >10 days; Low levels of potassium, phosphate, or magnesium before feeding [7] Or the patient has two or more of the following: Body mass index <18.5; Unintentional weight loss >10% in the past three to six months; Little or no nutritional intake ...
Children born at low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds or 2.5 kg), are less likely to be healthy and are more susceptible to disease and early death. [2] Those born at low birth weight also are likely to have a depressed immune system, which can increase their chances of heart disease and diabetes later on in life. [2]
As a result of these factors, malnutrition is seen to develop more easily in the elderly. [224] Rates of malnutrition tend to increase with age with less than 10 percent of the "young" elderly (up to age 75) malnourished, while 30 to 65 percent of the elderly in home care, long-term care facilities, or acute hospitals are malnourished. [225]
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Mild calorie restriction may be beneficial for pregnant women to reduce weight gain (without weight loss) and reduce perinatal risks for both the mother and child. [11] [12] For overweight or obese individuals, calorie restriction may improve health through weight loss, although a gradual weight regain of 1–2 kg (2.2–4.4 lb) per year may occur.