The impact of home-delivered meal services on the nutritional intake of community living older adults: a systematic literature review.
K WaltonVinicius Andre do RosarioH PettingillE CassimatisK CharltonPublished in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2019)
The increased total energy intake is a positive influence on malnutrition risk in frail older adults and the increased protein intake supports good health, promotes recovery from illness and assists in maintaining functionality in older adults. Additionally, there was a particular increase in calcium intake, which is relevant in ageing, especially for bone health.