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One in ten people aged 60 plus eat less during the pandemic

New study shows that 1 in 10 people aged 60+ have been eating less since the start of the pandemic and could be at greater risk of becoming malnourished. A new study from charity Age UK reveals that 1 ...

andrew 2291 views 0 likes Mar 11, 2021

Look out for the warning signs of malnutrition

Age UK and the Malnutrition Task Force are urging everyone to look out for warning signs of malnutrition in older relatives and friends. NHS Digital figures show that between 2007/08 and 2017/18 the n ...

Mark 1934 views 0 likes Jan 16, 2020

New research shows only half of health professionals regard malnutrition as a priority

New research by The Malnutrition Task Force reveals that only half (51 per cent) of health professionals thought malnutrition was a priority in their organisations. Only 47 per cent also felt confiden ...

Mark 2899 views 1 likes Feb 10, 2016