Poor chewing ability linked to increased risk of malnutrition in older adults

Older individuals who struggle to chew hard food have a higher risk of becoming malnourished or experiencing significant weight loss over time. This is shown in a new Swedish population-based study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, who followed more than 1,500 individuals for more than six years. The study is published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.