Mnemonic for common causes of malnutrition in older adults

MEALS ON WHEELS
M	Medications
E	Emotional problems (depression)
A	Anorexia (nervosa or tardive)
L	Late-life paranoia or alcoholism
S	Swallowing disorders

O	Oral factors
N	No money

W	Wandering (in patients with dementia)
H	Hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism
E	Entry problems/malabsorption
E	Eating problems (severe tremor, stroke, weakness)
L	Low-salt or low-cholesterol diets
S	Shopping and food preparation problems

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Reproduced with permission from: Saint Louis University Geriatric Evaluation Mnemonics Screening Tools. Compiled by faculty from Saint Louis University Geriatrics Division. Copyright ©2002 Saint Louis University.

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