Impact of food-based fortification on nutritional outcomes and acceptability in older adults: systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT: "Do it yourself" (DIY) food-based fortification involves adding fortificants into everyday foods. It is a flexible solution that allows older people with reduced appetite to meet their nutritional needs. The aims of the systematic review are (a) to describe DIY fortified recipes, (b) to evaluate their acceptability, and (c) to evaluate whether they are effective levers to improve nutritional outcomes in older people. A systematic search of 3 databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, last searched on January 2022) was undertaken. Main eligibility criteria include older adults aged ≥60 years living at home, in an institution or in hospital. Studies carried out for a specific medical condition or targeting only micronutrient fortification were excluded. After reviewing all titles/abstracts t

SUBMITTER: Geny A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10641731 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature