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Assessment of nutritional status in the elderly: a proposed function-driven model
Stina Engelheart1, Robert Brummer1
1School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
Food & Nutrition Research
|May 4, 2018
Summary
A new model defines elderly nutritional status holistically, considering physical, health, dietary, and cognitive factors. This approach aids in understanding and improving nutrition assessment for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Standardized definitions for malnutrition and adequate nutritional status are lacking.
- Assessing nutritional status in elderly individuals is complex due to co-existing health issues and functional limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a comprehensive functional model for assessing nutritional status in the elderly.
- To visualize the intricate nature of nutritional status in older populations.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel nutritional status model.
- The model integrates four key domains: physical function, health status, food and nutrition, and cognitive/affective/sensory function.
Main Results:
- The model highlights the bidirectional relationship between nutritional status and an individual's functional capacity and overall situation.
- Each of the four domains significantly influences nutritional status, and vice versa.
Conclusions:
- Nutritional status is a complex, multidimensional concept with existing gaps in diagnosis and treatment optimization for the elderly.
- The proposed model offers potential utility for nutritional assessment in both research and clinical practice.
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