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  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Increasing life expectancy in Brazil necessitates understanding the nutritional status of aging populations.
  • Physiological changes associated with aging, such as sensory loss and appetite reduction, impact food intake.
  • Nutritional adequacy is crucial for maintaining functional capacity and preventing health issues in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the food consumption patterns of younger and older elderly individuals in Southern Brazil.
  • To assess the nutrient intake adequacy in relation to established dietary reference intakes.
  • To identify potential nutritional deficiencies or excesses in the elderly population studied.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Palmeira das Missões, Southern Brazil.
  • Data collection involved home visits, questionnaires, and 24-hour dietary recalls.
  • Nutrient adequacy was assessed using Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and analyzed with SPSS 18.0.

Main Results:

  • 424 older adults participated; 84.4% were under 80 and 15.6% were 80 or older.
  • Energy and protein intake were insufficient across both age groups (younger elderly and oldest).
  • Vitamins and minerals, excluding iron (excessive intake), were inadequately consumed by all participants.

Conclusions:

  • Findings align with existing research on elderly nutrition, indicating widespread inadequate nutrient intake.
  • Insufficient energy and macronutrient consumption pose risks for nutritional deficiencies and functional decline.
  • Targeted nutritional interventions are needed to address deficiencies and excessive iron intake in the elderly population.