Nutrition Assessment of Older Adults

Course overview

Everyone ages, but the impact of aging varies among older adults. Recognizing the common effects of aging on the body can help you distinguish when an issue may truly be a significant nutritional risk factor. This continuing education module moves beyond basic nutrition assessment practices for an update on how the aging process impacts body composition, risk factors for malnutrition, physiological changes in the senses, lab values, and interview techniques for your older adult patient.