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Diet in the elderly. Needs and risks

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  • 1Veterans Affairs Nursing Home Care Unit, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1993
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Elderly individuals often experience reduced calorie intake and body composition changes. Malnutrition is common in ill older adults and requires better physician recognition and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Aging is characterized by decreased caloric intake, increased body fat, and reduced lean body mass.
  • Nutritional needs change with age, necessitating specific considerations for certain elderly populations.
  • Malnutrition is a prevalent yet often overlooked issue in ill elderly patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the nutritional changes associated with aging.
  • To highlight the importance of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the need for improved identification and management of malnutrition in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on aging and nutrition.
  • Analysis of recommended dietary intakes for elderly populations.

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  • Discussion of clinical observations regarding malnutrition in elderly patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Caloric intake decreases with age, alongside shifts in body composition.
    • Specific nutrient needs, such as calcium and vitamin D, are critical for some older adults.
    • Malnutrition is frequently undiagnosed or untreated in hospitalized or ill elderly individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Nutritional status in aging requires careful monitoring.
    • Targeted supplementation may be necessary for elderly individuals.
    • Physicians must be vigilant in diagnosing and treating malnutrition in the elderly to improve health outcomes.