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Nutrition and the elderly in residential care

Mabel Blades

Nutrition & Food Science

ISSN: 0034-6659

Article publication date: 1 October 2002

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Abstract

A summary of the definitions of the age at which people are regarded as elderly and relevant demographics is given. Details of the nutritional standards for elderly people in residential care are provided. The National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People published by the Department of Health in 2002 are highlighted. Information on the professional groups involved in catering for those in residential care are detailed. A discussion and recommendations are included.

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Blades, M. (2002), "Nutrition and the elderly in residential care", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 32 No. 5, pp. 174-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346650210445721

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MCB UP Ltd

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