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Malnutrition is common in community-dwelling older people and it is associated with frailty. Despite prompt management of self-reported weight loss by primary care professionals to rule out underlying sinister conditions, once these have been excluded, unintentional weight loss is commonly not addressed further as a condition in its own right requiring treatment. Lack of training in nutrition and time constraints are common barriers to management in primary care. Future interventions could include case finding during frailty assessments with provision of dietary advice using a tiered approach based on the needs of the individual. Education for older people, carers, and healthcare professionals is an essential part of any intervention.
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