Enteral nutrition is defined as the provision of essential nutrients through an enteral tube to prevent or treat disease-related malnutrition in patients who are unable to consume adequate nutrients ...

The level of nutrition care that older adults receive when they’re in and then discharged from hospital emergency departments is largely lacking, a new study finds. “A significant gap exists between ...

A new study found that personalized nutritional counseling can lower the prevalence of frailty among vulnerable adults receiving home care. Treating frailty, and making sure older adults get enough ...

The nutritional needs of older adults differ from those of people in other age groups. Malnutrition is common in adults ages 65 years and older, according to research. The U.S. Department of ...

Food and nutritional needs can change as a person ages. Certain foods and vitamins are even more important for older adults. As a person ages, their nutritional needs and caloric intake requirements ...