The segment of the population who has a BMI lower than 24 has been found to be at increased risk for poor nutritional status and its resultant problems. What else is a low BMI associated with in the community-dwelling elderly?

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People who have a BMI lower than 24 (or who are $80 \%$ or less of their desirable body weight for height) are at increased risk for problems associated with poor nutritional status. In addition, a low BMI is associated with a higher mortality rate among hospitalized patients and community-dwelling elderly. Low BMI is not directly linked to an increased risk for falls or diabetes. Excessively low BMI does not result in a decreased incidence of overall chronic disease.

The Segment of the Population Who Has a BMI Lower