Risk for Malnutrition and Bone Fracture in Parkinson's Disease

Autor: Gerald C. McLntosh, RD Kathrynne E. Holden Ms
Rok vydání: 1999
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Zdroj: Journal of Nutrition For the Elderly. 18:21-31
ISSN: 1540-8566
0163-9366
DOI: 10.1300/j052v18n03_02
Popis: Conditions relating to Parkinson's disease include tremor, impaired balance, falls, constipation, food-medication interactions, and anorexia. Weight loss, bone thinning and muscle wasting are common, raising risk for malnutrition and bone fracture. This pilot study examines the lifestyle and dietary choices of 24 Parkinson's patients. Unplanned weight loss and falls were common, and most had multiple risk factors for malnutrition and fracture. Results support findings in previous studies and call for early nutrition intervention to help prevent fractures, muscle wasting, bowel impaction, and dehydration. The findings indicate that such intervention could prevent hospitalizations and related costs.
Databáze: OpenAIRE