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Malnutrition

Malnutrition can come from several factors, including reduced appetite, poor dental health, chronic conditions, depression, or living alone. Learn more about malnutrition to support your community.
For Professionals

BMI Chart: What Does It Mean?

Body mass index (BMI) is a tool for determining whether a person has a healthy weight-to-height ratio. But BMI is isn’t a good measure of health for every person.

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BenefitsCheckUp®

NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp® connects older adults and people with disabilities with benefits to help pay for health care, medicine, food, and more. It's simple, free, and confidential.

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