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Malnutrition In Elderly

Submitted by: Oliver Lollis on Jun 10, 2009 at 4:57 pm Tagged with: Elderly, Health, Home Delivery Medical, Malnutrition, Nutrition, Protein Source: Home Delivery Medical

One of the most common yet unnoticed health risks to the elderly is malnutrition. Malnutrition is caused by the lack of essential vitamins and minerals the body needs in order to stay healthy. Malnutrition contributes to a progressive decline in health, hazardous decline in weight, reduced physical and cognitive functions, premature institutionalization, and increased mortality. This health concern is typically overlooked due to the assumption that as bodies begin to age they start to develop deficiencies that are unavoidable or minimally effective to counteract. A study done last year at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia shows that out of 100 patients, 91 were either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition and 73 of these patients had recent weight loss and loss of appetite. (http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/05/21/38541.aspx)
These assumptions and symptoms can be controlled with the use of Pro-Stat, a pure liquid protein product family that has been clinically proven to provide residents with the protein they need in a form most easily consumed, digested and absorbed. With each serving at only two-tablespoons (30ml), Pro-Stat includes all of the essential and non-essential amino acids to treat malnutrition. It also prevents one of the most widespread issues for the elderly: pressure ulcers. Studies have proven that residents showed 96% greater healing of pressure ulcers from the proteins found in Pro-Stat.
With Pro-Stat, elderly residents can be assured that all of their proteins are being received with a simple and easy administration. Malnourishment will be an afterthought after taking any of the products from the Pro-Stat family.
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