Which aging group prone to have inadequate nutrient intake?: TUA study

• Main Authors: Nik Nur Izzati Nik Mohd Fakhruddin, Suzana Shahar, Nurul Atiqah Abd Aziz, Hanis Mastura Yahya, Roslee Rajikan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2016
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10281/1/12%20Nik%20Nur%20Izzati.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10281/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/english_journals/vol45num9_2016/contentsVol45num9_2016.htm
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Older adults quite often had an inadequate diet leading to micronutrient deficiencies and impaired immune response with subsequent development of degenerative diseases. This study aimed to determine the adequacy of energy and nutrient intake and its distribution among three aging groups i.e. success...