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Food supplement usage by the elderly

M H Read, A S Graney

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Many elderly individuals use food supplements, often based on incorrect beliefs about their effectiveness. Targeted nutrition education is crucial to guide appropriate supplement choices for better health outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Prevalence of food supplement use among the elderly is high.
    • Commonly used supplements include ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and vitamin E.
    • Concerns exist regarding the appropriateness and efficacy of supplement use in this demographic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the patterns and reasons behind food supplement consumption in the elderly.
    • To identify misconceptions regarding the efficacy of food supplements.
    • To assess the financial impact of supplement use on elderly individuals with limited budgets.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of elderly individuals regarding their food supplement intake.
    • Analysis of reasons for supplementation and sources of information.

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  • Evaluation of the nutritional and financial implications of supplement use.

    • Main Results:

    • 66% of elderly participants reported using food supplements, with vitamins C and E being most popular.
    • Many individuals held erroneous beliefs about supplement efficacy.
    • Supplementation choices were often inappropriate, driven by unreliable information, and financially burdensome.
    • Some supplements may have offered benefits, while others were unnecessary.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly individuals frequently misuse food supplements due to misconceptions and poor information sources.
    • There is a significant need for nutrition education to promote appropriate food supplement consumption.
    • Education should emphasize the link between a balanced diet, overall health, and judicious supplement use.