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 The relative risks of chronic disease is less pronounced with high BMI with old age. If weight loss therapy is indicated in obese elderly, it should result in a minimum loss of lean body mass, especially in older sarcopenic obese people.

 A low energy intake (<6.3 MJ/1500 kcal) generally corresponds with an insufficient supply of micronutrients. Therefore, in frail elderly people, the focus with meals should be on tasty, nutrient‐dense foods.

 Dietary patterns are available to recommend for specific conditions, as are clinical laboratories to assess nutritional status objectively. These nutritional approaches are most likely to add benefit when tailored to the individual needs based on current nutritional status and diet.