Malnutrition is a collective term that includes both undernutrition and malnutrition. Malnutrition presents with and without inflammation, is reported in underweight, normal weight, and overweight individuals, and is associated with undesirable alterations in body composition, and diminished functional status. Older adults commonly experience dwindling nutritional status as evidenced by insidious weight loss, insufficient dietary intake, loss of muscle mass, quality, and strength, declining functional status, and other physical and emotional decline indicators. Sustained pressure, acute trauma, malnutrition, and inflammatory-driven chronic conditions increase the risk for skin integrity issues.
Keyphrases
- body composition
- weight loss
- physical activity
- bariatric surgery
- oxidative stress
- resistance training
- bone mineral density
- healthcare
- weight gain
- roux en y gastric bypass
- palliative care
- liver failure
- gastric bypass
- body mass index
- quality improvement
- drug induced
- preterm infants
- respiratory failure
- wound healing
- intensive care unit
- pain management
- adipose tissue
- aortic dissection
- affordable care act