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Snacking may improve physical function among older Americans.

B Xu1, G P Yu, C A Zizza

  • 1Medical Informatics Center, Peking University, Beijing, China. xubeibe@gmail.com

The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
|March 30, 2013

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Snacking more frequently and deriving more energy from snacks is linked to better physical function in older adults. This suggests snacking may support mobility and health in this age group.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Snacking's nutritional benefits for older adults are suggested but not well-established.
  • The link between snacking habits and physical function in seniors needs clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between snacking patterns and gait speed in older adults.
  • To determine if snacking frequency or energy contribution impacts physical function.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2002.
  • Included 2,333 US adults aged 60 and older.
  • Assessed gait speed and categorized snacking frequency and energy intake.

Main Results:

  • Snacking four or more times daily was associated with faster gait speed (P=0.033).
  • Snacks contributing 20% to <30% of daily energy intake correlated with faster gait speed compared to 0-10% (P=0.017).
  • Associations remained significant after adjusting for multiple confounders.

Conclusions:

  • Both snacking frequency and energy contribution from snacks positively correlate with gait speed in older adults.
  • Snacking may be a beneficial dietary behavior for maintaining physical function in seniors.
  • Incorporating snacks into the diet could support older adults' physical well-being.