Why we must keep nutrition on the radar
Lesley Carter Registered nurse and head, Health influencing for Age UK, Malnutrition task force
Keeping hydrated and eating well can help people stay independent for longer
Age UK and the Malnutrition Taskforce have published a report called The State of the Nation: An Overview of Older People and Malnutrition In the UK Today, to highlight the problem of malnourishment among older people.
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