(HealthDay News) -- It's important to eat properly at any age,
particularly for seniors.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says malnutrition in
seniors can lead to a range of additional health problems:
- Unintended weight loss.
- Fatigue.
- Muscle weakening and lack of strength.
- Feeling depressed.
- Memory loss.
- Compromised immunity from infection.
- Anemia.
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