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Age and disability affect dietary intake.

Benedetta Bartali1, Simonetta Salvini, Aida Turrini

  • 1Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Geriatric Department, National Institute of Research and Care on Aging (INRCA), Florence, Italy.

The Journal of Nutrition
|September 2, 2003
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Older adults with functional difficulties often have inadequate nutrient intake, particularly energy and vitamin C. Addressing these challenges is crucial for improving elderly nutrition.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dietary intake is crucial for health, especially in aging populations.
  • Functional limitations can impact nutritional status in older adults.
  • The InCHIANTI study provides insights into the health of an elderly Italian population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess dietary intake in the InCHIANTI study population.
  • To investigate the association between nutrition-related functional difficulties and inadequate nutrient intake.
  • To identify specific nutrients at risk in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 1453 individuals in Tuscany, Italy.
  • Analysis of dietary intake data against Italian Recommended Nutrients Levels (LARN).

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  • Logistic regression models to assess the impact of functional difficulties on nutrient intake.

    • Main Results:

    • Inadequate nutrient intake was more prevalent in older age groups.
    • Functional difficulties in activities like shopping and cooking were linked to poor nutrition.
    • Difficulties in >=3 nutrition-related activities significantly increased the risk of inadequate energy (OR=3.8) and vitamin C (OR=2.2) intake.

    Conclusions:

    • Older adults adapt diets due to functional limitations, leading to monotony and inadequate intake.
    • Targeted support for functional challenges in purchasing, preparing, and eating food is needed.
    • Interventions can help mitigate poor nutrition among the elderly.