The impact of an oral nutritional supplement on body weight gain in older adults with malnutrition: an open-label randomized controlled trial

The impact of an oral nutritional supplement on body weight gain in older adults with malnutrition: an open-label randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The global aging population is expanding rapidly and many individuals have a particularly higher risk of malnutrition. Malnutrition can lead to impaired body function, morbidity, and mortality. Meeting nutritional requirements is a key strategy to minimize multiple debilitating a...

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Main Authors: Ranil Jayawardena, Prasani Wickramawardhane, Chamila Dalpatadu, Andrew P. Hills, Priyanga Ranasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Body weight
Malnutrition
Older adults
Oral nutritional supplementation (ONS)
Weight gain
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07622-4

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