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Folate nutrition in the elderly.

I H Rosenberg, B B Bowman, B A Cooper

    The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
    |November 1, 1982
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    Most elderly individuals likely consume adequate folate. However, specific groups like the institutionalized, impoverished, and those with alcohol use disorder face higher risks of folate deficiency.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Dietary folate intake is generally adequate for most free-living elderly.
    • Certain populations, including the institutionalized, impoverished, and those with alcohol use, are at increased risk for folate deficiency.
    • While some medications and diseases can affect folate absorption, they are not considered major contributors in the elderly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the folate status in the elderly population.
    • To identify risk factors associated with folate deficiency in older adults.
    • To provide recommendations for dietary folate intake goals.

    Main Methods:

    • Panel consensus based on available data.
    • Review of blood assay data and socioeconomic factors.

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  • Examination of alcohol consumption and medication effects.
  • Analysis of folate malabsorption in the elderly.

    • Main Results:

    • Average dietary folate intake is likely adequate for most free-living elderly.
    • Elderly individuals who are hospitalized, institutionalized, impoverished, or consume alcohol are at greater risk.
    • Alcohol use is identified as a significant risk factor for folate deficiency.
    • Disease-related malabsorption and aging itself have limited impact on folate absorption.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary folate intake is generally sufficient for the elderly, but more data and defined goals are needed.
    • High-risk groups for folate deficiency include the institutionalized, poor, and those with alcohol use.
    • Alcohol consumption is the most critical risk factor for folate deficiency in the elderly.