Abstract
Protein or energy supplementation of the diet of malnourished older people leads to body weight gain and an improved nutritional status. There are no indications for an effect on functional endpoints. In contrast, according to Prof. Lisette de Groot (Wageningen University), vitamin supplementation reportedly leads to functional improvements
| Original language | Dutch |
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| Pages (from-to) | 16-18 |
| Journal | VoedingsMagazine |
| Volume | 2009 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- vitamin supplements
- undernutrition
- elderly
- nutritional state
- elderly nutrition
- nutrition and health
