Risk for Malnutrition and Bone Fracture in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study

Mcintosh, GC.; Holden, KE.Journal Of Nutrition For The Elderly1999; 18(3): 21-31

ABSTRACT: Conditions relating to Parkinson’s disease include tremor,impaired balance, falls, constipation, food-medication interactions, andanorexia. Weight loss, bone thinning and muscle wasting are common, raisingrisk for malnutrition and bone fracture. This pilot study examines thelifestyle and dietary choices of 24 Parkinson’s patients. Unplanned weightloss and falls were common, and most had multiple risk factors for malnutrition and fracture. Results support findings in previous studies and call for early nutrition intervention to help prevent fractures, muscle wasting, bowel impaction, and dehydration. The findings indicate that such intervention could prevent hospitalizations and related costs.

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