Malnutrition

Most doctors in America do not recognize malnutrition as an underlying factor in disease.But last month, more than 90 specialists in health, aging and nutrition met in Washington to discuss nutrition-related problems among older Americans.Earlier studies have shown that people who are somewhat malnourished get sick more often than those who are well-nourished. When hospitalized, they stay three to five days longer and are more likely to have complications. Consequently, their health care costs are much higher.