Inadequate and poor quality of diet and malnutrition are common and associated with
adverse health outcomes, including morbidity and mortality, among older persons. This …

The study aimed to evaluate the hypothesis that chewing is a mechanical and physiological
contributor to swallowing, physiologic/pathologic processes of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) …

Introduction: Oral frailty describes a trivial decline in the oral function and is considered to be
related to frailty. Thus, effective management of oral frailty could prevent or ameliorate …

Background Few studies have examined the state of oral function in older adults with
sarcopenia. We assessed the oral functions of community‐dwelling older adults with …

Background Tooth loss is associated with reduced protein intake, which leads to sarcopenia
and frailty in older adults. Objective To evaluate the protective effect of dental prostheses on …

This study aimed to clarify the factors associated with low albumin in Japanese older adults
aged≥ 75 years. The data utilized were the health checkup data of older adults aged≥ 75 …

This study aims to determine the relationship between chewing ability and the nutritional
status of the elderly in Korea. This study utilized the data from the Korea National Health and …

Background: Decreased masticatory function contributes to malnutrition in the elderly. The
purpose of our study was to explore whether the masseter muscle is involved in masticatory …

Objectives: To give an overview of the current evidence on the associations of general
health conditions with masticatory performance and maximum bite force in older adults …

Oral function declines in older individuals due to disease and age-related changes, making
them vulnerable to oral and physical frailty. Therefore, it is important to manage the decline …