Effect of multicomponent intervention on malnutrition in older adults: A multicenter randomized clinical trial.

Background & Aims: Malnutrition is a significant geriatric syndrome (GS) prevalent in older adults and seriously affects patient prognosis and quality of life. We assessed the impact of the multicomponent intervention of health education, dietary advice, and exercise with oral nutritional supplementation (ONS) on nutritional status, body composition, physical functions, and quality of life.

Methods: This multicenter randomized clinical trial (RCT) was performed from April 2021 to April 2022.