Evaluation of an Oral Nutritional Supplement in Older Hospitalized Patients

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≥ 60 and ≤ 90 years of age.

2. Admitted to hospital with pneumonia.

3. Anticipated length of hospital stay of at least 3 days.

4. Ability to climb a flight of 10 stairs or walk a city block without the help of
another person prior to hospitalization.

5. Able to consume foods and beverages orally.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Myocardial infarction within the last three months.

2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

3. Diabetes.

4. Impaired renal function.

5. Impaired liver function.

6. Cancer.

7. Hospitalized for two or more days in past 4 weeks.

8. Requires intubation or tube feeding.

9. Expected to be transferred to an advanced care unit.

10. Body mass index of ≥ 40 kg/m2.

11. Autoimmune disorder.

12. Ascites or severe edema.

13. Acute Hepatitis or HIV.

14. Rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Disorder of gastrointestinal tract.

16. Dementia;brain metastases, eating disorder, significant neurological, psychiatric
disorder, other psychological condition.

17. Medication/dietary supplements/substances that could modulate metabolism or weight.

18. Partial or full artificial lower limb.

19. Allergy or intolerance to any of the ingredients in the study products.