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Micronutrient intake in elderly living in nursing homes
Bruno Santos Assis1, Jairza Maria Barreto-Medeiros Jairza, Jamile Almeida Lopes
1Federal University of Bahia, Brazil. nut.brunodeassis@gmail.com.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|March 23, 2018
Summary
Elderly in nursing homes show high rates of inadequate micronutrient intake, particularly vitamins E, folate, pyridoxine, and calcium. This highlights a critical need for nutritional interventions to improve health and reduce healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Adequate micronutrient intake is crucial for maintaining health in the elderly population.
- Nursing home residents may face unique dietary challenges impacting their nutritional status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the micronutrient intake of elderly individuals residing in nursing homes.
- To identify specific micronutrients with inadequate intake within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 216 elderly individuals (≥60 years) in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
- Direct weighing of food assessed dietary intake.
- Prevalence of inadequacy determined using the Multiple Source Method (MSM) and estimated average requirement (EAR).
Main Results:
- Over 90% prevalence of inadequate intake for vitamin E, folate, pyridoxine, and calcium in both sexes.
- 50-70% prevalence of inadequacy observed for selenium, retinol, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin, and vitamin C.
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of micronutrient inadequacy identified in elderly nursing home residents.
- Findings support the development of public health strategies to enhance nutrition and quality of life.
- Improved nutritional status may lead to reduced healthcare expenditures.
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