Many Middle-aged And Older Americans Not Getting Adequate Nutrition
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 10:07
in Health & Medicine
As older adults tend to reduce their food intake as they age, there is concern that deficits in micronutrients lead to medical problems. Researchers examined how well different ethnic groups met the recommended daily allowances through food intake and supplement consumption. The study determined that many middle-aged and older Americans are not getting adequate nutrition.
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