Malnutrition in Elderly a Major Concern, Needs Attention

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.