Prevalence of Undernutrition and Risk of Undernutrition in Overweight and Obese Older People.

ABSTRACT: Older people with excess body weight are not spared from undernutrition. They may face appetite decline which may lead to insufficient nutrient intake. They also have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases which may have a negative impact on protein-anabolic pathways. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of undernutrition in overweight and obese older people from a secondary analysis on data collected through two French surveys among people aged 65 or over (n = 782; 31% men; 65-103 years old). Undernutrition was assessed using the MNA screening tool (Mini-Nutritional Assessment). Results showed that 2% of the respondents with a BMI over 25 were undernourished (MNA score below 17/30) and 23% were at risk of undernutrition (MNA score of 17-23.5). Specifically, 18%

SUBMITTER: Sulmont-Rosse C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9121537 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature