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Nutritional risk in New England elders

B M Posner1, A Jette, C Smigelski

  • 1Department of Social and Behavioral Science, Boston University School of Public Health, Massachusetts.

Journal of Gerontology
|May 1, 1994
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Many older Americans face nutritional risks, including being overweight or underweight, with low calcium intake and inadequate key nutrients. Lifestyle factors like age, smoking, and dental health significantly impact nutritional status in elders.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Investigated nutritional risk in free-living older Americans (70+ years) across urban and rural New England.
  • Utilized a probability sample of 1,156 elders from 67 communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the prevalence and characteristics of nutritional risk in the elderly population.
  • To identify demographic and lifestyle factors associated with poor nutritional status.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving telephone interviews and in-home assessments.
  • Included demographic, health, oral health, anthropometric data, and 24-hour dietary recall.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of overweight (41.5%) and underweight (16%) individuals.

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  • Elevated dietary lipid intake and low mean calcium levels were observed.
  • 28% had inadequate intake of three or more key nutrients; advanced age, smoking, gender, living situation, education, and dental issues were linked to risk.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nutritional challenges in older adults encompass both dietary excesses and deficiencies.
    • Policies and interventions must address the spectrum of nutritional problems and associated risk factors in the elderly.