Investigate how a loss of appetite in the elderly population can be prevented och cocounteracted, based on factors that cause reduced appetite in elderly. Litterature study and a minor review of Hudiksvalls municipalities activities regarding diet for the elderly. Interview with the nutritionist in charge. Physiological changes in combination with patological causes, cause a decrease in appetite. Adaptions according to the elderly persons prerequsitites are required to stimulate appetite and reduce the risk of weight loss.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:lnu-76657 |
Date | January 2018 |
Creators | Natander, Cecilia |
Publisher | Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB) |
Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
Language | Swedish |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
Format | application/pdf |
Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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