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[Food intake, nutritional status and physical activity between elderly with and without chronic constipation. A
Elisa Joan Vargas-García1, Enrique Vargas-Salado
1Departamento de Investigación, Instituto de Salud Pública del Estado de Guanajuato, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, México. esalado2002@yahoo.com
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|June 18, 2013
Summary
Constipation in the elderly is linked to less varied diets and lower physical activity, not water or fiber intake. These factors are crucial for managing constipation in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Gastroenterology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal issue in the elderly.
- Aging impacts food intake, nutritional status, and physical activity, contributing to constipation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare dietary intake, nutritional status, and physical activity in elderly individuals with and without chronic constipation.
Main Methods:
- 140 elderly subjects were categorized into constipated and non-constipated groups using Rome III criteria.
- Dietary intake was assessed via a 3-day food record.
- Nutritional status and physical activity were evaluated using anthropometric measurements and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).
Main Results:
- No significant differences in fiber and water intake were observed between groups.
- Constipated individuals consumed less varied diets, with reduced inclusion of all food groups.
- Non-constipated subjects exhibited significantly higher physical activity levels (1664 vs 1049 MET).
Conclusions:
- Lower physical activity and less varied diets are associated with constipation in the elderly.
- Adequate water and fiber intake do not appear to be primary factors in elderly constipation.
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