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Malnutrition in Elderly a Major Concern, Needs Attention

Posted on July 30, 2007

Rearchers from Oregon State University said in a recent report in Pharmacological Research, that due to lifestyle, diet, loss of appetite and other factors associated with aging, millions of American citizens over age 65 are facing malnutrition at a time of their life when adequate, appropriate food and micronutrient intake is critical, leading to increased vulnerability to a range of degenerative diseases a situation that is both unnecessary and easily preventable....

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