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Micronutrient Needs of the Elderly.

Stephanie C Montgomery¹, Stephanie M Streit², Mara Lee Beebe³

¹Division of General Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.

Nutrition in Clinical Practice : Official Publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

|June 26, 2014

Summary

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Micronutrient intake is crucial for older adults, but often insufficient. This review examines the specific nutritional needs and deficiency risks in the growing elderly population.

Keywords:

aged avitaminosis deficiency geriatrics nutritional status trace elements vitamins

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Nutritional Science
Public Health

Background:

The global population is aging, with older adults representing an increasing demographic.
Aging involves physiological changes and increased prevalence of chronic diseases, altering nutritional requirements.
Optimal micronutrient intake is critical for health in older adults but is frequently inadequate.

Conclusions:

Addressing micronutrient needs is vital for maintaining health in aging individuals.
Further research and targeted interventions are necessary to prevent deficiencies.
Ensuring adequate micronutrient status is key to supporting the well-being of the growing elderly population.