Assessment of Nutritional Status in Older Persons—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Malnutrition and risk of malnutrition, both are highly prevalent within the older population. Both are independently associated with declining functionality and relevant health deficits, such as functional status, impaired muscle function, anemia, sarcopenia, reduced cognitive function, poor wound healing and delayed recovery from surgery. Malnutrition is clearly associated with decreased bone mass, and immune dysfunction. Aging may contribute to malnutrition and risk of malnutrition through several mechanisms.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social lifestyles have significantly changed, including changes in eating patterns and physical activity. This could lead to an increased risk of malnutrition. Additionally, older patients seem to be the most vulnerable group to COVID-19. These patients are usually characterized by impaired physical performance and malnutrition. Thus, nutrition assessment is vital in older adults, as it can bring about improved nutritional status and outcomes, and thus individual benefits for affected persons.

Considering the success of the previous Special Issue, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a second edition Special Issue on this topic. This Special Issue will continue to explore the principles and tools of successful nutritional screening and assessment in older persons. We also welcome research on the current handling of malnutrition in older people within different settings. In the present Special Issue, we welcome original articles, as well as narrative and systematic reviews.

Prof. Dr. Eduardo Ferriolli
Prof. Dr. Karina Pfrimer
Dr. Heliodoro Alemán-Mateo
Guest Editors

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