Mariam Iqbal

Appetite Loss and Malnutrition in Older Adults: An Updated Narrative Review of Prevalence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

Older adults face multiple challenges in meeting their daily energy, protein, and fluid requirements. These challenges adversely affect metabolic function, gastrointestinal health, muscle mass, and sensory perception. Malnutrition and appetite loss remain highly prevalent despite increasing clinical recognition and...