The Nutritional Status of Long-Term Institutionalized Older Adults Is Associated with Functional Status, Physical Performance and Activity, and Frailty

• Published in: Nutrients Vol. 13; no. 11; p. 3716
• Main Authors: Mugica-Errazquin, Itxaso, Zarrazquin, Idoia, Seco-Calvo, Jesús, Gil-Goikouria, Javier, Rodriguez-Larrad, Ana, Virgala, Janire, Arizaga, Nagore, Matilla-Alejos, Beatriz, Irazusta, Jon, Kortajarena, Maider
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 22.10.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Adults; Body composition; Exercise; Frailty; functional status; Muscles; Nursing homes; Nutrition; Nutrition assessment; Nutritional status; older adults; Older people; Parameters; Physical activity; Physical fitness; physical performance; Quality of life; Risk analysis; Risk factors

Among older adults living in long-term nursing homes (LTNHs), maintaining an adequate functional status and independence is a challenge. Whilst a poor nutritional status is a potential risk factor for a decreased function in this population, its role is not fully understood. Here, using a transversa...