Association between Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) Score and Body Composition, Inflammation and Frailty in Hospitalized Elderly Patients.

Aurelio Lo Buglio Francesco BellantiDaniela Francesca Pia CarmignanoGaetano ServiddioGianluigi Vendemiale

Published in: Nutrients (2024)

a high CONUT score is associated with a pro-inflammatory status as well as with unfavorable body composition. Additionally, it is a good tool to identify frailty among hospitalized elderly patients.

Keyphrases

body composition
resistance training
bone mineral density
community dwelling
oxidative stress