Malnutrition is both a cause and a consequence of poor health. The term malnutrition can apply to various states: undernutrition, overnutrition or deficiencies of specific nutrients (8). Malnutrition is common but underreported in older adults. Doctors rarely receive lectures on the topic during their undergraduate or graduate level. Malnutrition can lead to serious consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality (5). Undernutrition is a global problem that is usually caused by a lack of food or a limited range of foods that provide inadequate amounts of specific nutrients or other food components, such as proteins, dietary fiber and micronutrients. Excessive intake of food or specific forms of food can also be harmful. Malnutrition among older people can occur in economically disadvantaged groups, even within privileged societies and in pockets of poverty or social isolation. Reasons for undernutrition include reduced availability and accessibility of food; lack of interest or awareness affecting hiring; malabsorption or increased nutritional needs; and the traditional habits or beliefs of both older adults and their caregivers.(2) Frail older adults in the community, in nursing homes or in hospitals are at greater risk of malnutrition. In many cases, this malnutrition, which affects health, well-being, and the ability to overcome illness or injury, goes unrecognized by physicians, often due to their limited training in nutritional assessment.(4) Malnutrition is prevalent in older populations , even in developed countries. world. Among hospitalized elderly people, nutritional status is even poorer. Protein-energy malnutrition has been reported in up to 15% of community-dwelling or homebound older adults, up to 62% of hospitalized older adults... middle of paper... powdered milk instead of milk. You can also get the calcium you need from foods like low-fat cheese, broccoli, and yogurt. Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is usually absorbed by intrinsic factor in the stomach. Many older adults suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency because they suffer from atrophic gastritis, a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach walls, growth of bacteria and lack of the intrinsic factor responsible for the absorption of this vitamin into the body. system. Older adults need each of the nutrients mentioned above to maintain their health. Seniors should be as active as possible and eat a balanced diet. The elderly person's body may no longer be what it once was; that doesn't mean you have a reason to neglect it. You should get enough nutrition to enjoy a long and healthy life.(7)