Can Fam Physician. 1984 Mar;30:635-45.
Because increase in chronic disease and illness, and changes in physiological, social, economic, and psychological status may adversely affect food intake, it is important to assess the nutritional status of elderly patients. Canada's Food Guide provides a rapid screening tool for evaluating food intake and may also be used as a teaching aid. Nutritional goals in the elderly include preventing deficiencies or excesses and maintaining a desirable body weight. Diet can help manage nutrition-related diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Special attention should be paid to the social aspects of nutrition.
由于慢性病和疾病的增加，以及生理、社会、经济和心理状况的变化，可能会对食物摄入产生不利影响，因此评估老年患者的营养状况非常重要。加拿大的食物指南提供了一种快速评估食物摄入的筛选工具，也可以作为一种教学辅助工具。老年人的营养目标包括预防缺乏或过剩，并保持理想的体重。饮食可以帮助管理与营养相关的疾病，包括高血压、糖尿病和骨质疏松症。应特别注意营养的社会方面。
