NUTRI-SENEX – Improving the quality of life of elderly people by co-ordinating research into malnutrition of the elderly EU-Project Contract No FOOD-CT-2003–506382

This project's primary aim is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the elderly. Its benefits are likely to be felt most keenly by the frail elderly, those that require constant care by others, but its activities are not confined to this sub-group. The global objectives are to co-ordinate research into the nutrition of the elderly; to improve their quality of life; to reduce public health costs through the prevention of nutrition related diseases; and to encourage the development of nutritionally-balanced food products specially designed for the elderly. The specific objectives of this co-or…