The prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors in older obese patients.
Pinar SoysalSaadet Koc OkudurNazli KilicOzlem IparLee SmithPublished in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2022)
Half of the older patients were obese and undernutrition was observed in one out of every three older obese patients. Undernutrition was associated with decreased functional capacity, impairment in balance and gait functions, falls, and depressed mood. Therefore, we recommend to screen older obese patients for nutritional status.