Mar 29th, 2021
2 mins
An independent report has been released by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) on nutrition and older adults living in the community. The SACN advise Public Health England (PHE) and other UK Government organisations on nutrition and related health matters.
The report is an overview of currently available evidence on nutrition in older adults and its impact on healthy ageing. It considers evidence relating to adults aged 65 and over living in the community.
The last time this subject was considered was in 1992 by the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy (COMA – predecessor of SACN) and was a dedicated topic in the report on ‘The Nutrition of Elderly People’. This report can be accessed via the COMA reports webpage.
Since this last report the age structure of the population has undergone considerable change with growth in the proportion and number of older adults. In this context, SACN agreed to review the more recent evidence base and make recommendations where possible.
For the report and further information – please click here.
