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[Food guidelines and nutritional goals for aging].

A Horwitz1

  • 1Organización Panamericana de la Salud, Oficina Regional de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Washington, D. C. 20037.

Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study addresses the nutritional needs of older adults in Latin America, proposing new food guidelines. It highlights the growing elderly population and their unique health challenges, emphasizing the need for tailored dietary recommendations.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Public Health
  • Nutritional Science
  • Demography

Background:

  • The elderly population in Latin America is growing significantly, presenting unique demographic and health challenges.
  • Aging is associated with biological, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes that impact nutritional requirements.
  • Chronic and degenerative diseases are prevalent in older adults, influenced by diet and nutrient intake.

Framework:

  • Examines demographic trends, including the increasing proportion of individuals over 60 in Latin America and comparisons with global data.
  • Reviews biological, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial factors common in senescence and their relationship to diet.
  • Analyzes mortality and morbidity patterns, focusing on chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and their nutritional links.

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Implementation:

  • Critiques the lack of specific research on nutritional requirements for the over-70 age group, often relying on extrapolated data.
  • Proposes a set of Food Guidelines and Nutritional Goals specifically for individuals over 60 in Latin America.
  • Recommends a strategic approach for countries to develop their own tailored guidelines in the short, medium, and long terms.

Implications:

  • Addresses the neglect of the elderly in Latin American government programs and societal support systems.
  • Highlights the vulnerability of older adults to chronic diseases, drug-nutrient interactions, and the need for adequate medical care.
  • Underscores the importance of developing and implementing appropriate food guidelines and nutritional goals to improve the health and well-being of the aging population in the region.