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Senior health: How to prevent and detect malnutrition
How malnutrition begins
How to spot malnutrition
What you can do about malnutrition
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Problems caused by malnutrition
Factors contributing to malnutrition
Monitoring nutrition and preventing malnutrition
Improving nutrition
Talking to your doctor
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Good nutrition is critical to overall health and well-being, yet many older adults are at risk of inadequate nutrition. As the adult child or caregiver of an older adult, you can learn the signs and risks of malnutrition and how to promote a nutrient-rich diet.