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The anorexia of aging.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17923335     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Undernutrition is common in the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other institutions. It is associated with substantial adverse effects. The age-associated physiologic reduction in appetite and food intake, which has been termed "the anorexia of aging," contributes to the development of pathologic anorexia and undernutrition. This article reviews age-related changes to appetite, food intake, and body composition; undernutrition in the elderly; and the factors contributing to physiologic and pathologic anorexia and undernutrition.
Authors:
Ian McPhee Chapman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in geriatric medicine     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0749-0690     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Geriatr. Med.     Publication Date:  2007 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-10-09     Completed Date:  2008-02-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8603766     Medline TA:  Clin Geriatr Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  735-56, v     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Level 6 Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000, Australia. ian.chapman@adelaide.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Age Factors
Aged
Aging / physiology*,  psychology*
Anorexia / etiology*,  physiopathology,  prevention & control
Appetite
Body Composition
Energy Intake
Humans
Malnutrition / etiology*,  physiopathology,  prevention & control

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