Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
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Michelle Eileen Johnson

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• Mini Review
  Acceptance of a Protein Fortified Biscuit Recipe for Use among Geriatric, Nutritionally Compromised Patients
  Author(s): Michelle Eileen Johnson, William Andrew Clark, Kailey Riddle and Kaitlyn Maria Webb Michelle Eileen Johnson, William Andrew Clark, Kailey Riddle and Kaitlyn Maria Webb
  
  Malnutrition is prevalent in the geriatric population, as is age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass. Research indicates that nearly forty percent of older adults in skilled nursing facilities across the nation are undernourished, with over half experiencing protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). Effects include a gradual loss of mass, strength and function. Concurrently, studies indicate optimal protein-energy intake increases the quality and length of life, and mortality may be reduced by supplementation in this group. However, as protein needs increase, skilled nursing facilities struggle to meet patient protein needs as appetite, amino acid metabolism, chewing, and swallowing capacity decline. Nutrient-dense foods are essential in promoting geriatric health with an emphasis on protein. Fortification of foods is a common, cost-effective approach to enhance nutritional health in thi.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9600.1000677

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