1. Introduction
malnutrition, NSDs
MALNUTRITION
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of nutritional supplement drinks (NSDs) and nutritional education (NE) on the nutritional status and physical performance of older nursing home residents who were at risk of malnutrition. This study was a clustered, randomized, parallel, multi-center clinical trial, with 107 participants more than 65 years old and at risk of malnutrition recruited from several nursing homes in this study. Participants were divided into two groups: an NE group (The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the total number of older or older people (≥60 years) worldwide will surpass 1.2 billion by 2025 [The WHO reported that the prevalence of malnutrition in older people ranges from 1.3% to 47.8% [Oral nutritional supplements (ONSs) can provide high-quality nutrients and are easy to prepare, and they are an ideal choice to provide protein and energy in patients and older individuals [Several studies demonstrated the unique effects of ONSs in improving the nutritional status of older adults, but most studies focused on the late stage of malnutrition [