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Assessment of malnutrition in older persons: A focus on the mini nutritional assessment

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Morley, J.E. Assessment of malnutrition in older persons: A focus on the mini nutritional assessment. J Nutr Health Aging 15, 87–90 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-011-0018-4

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