Evaluation of nutrient intakes of rural elders in eleven southern states based on sociodemographic and life style indicators

Lee, Chung Ja; Tsui, Jean; Glover, E. E.; Glover, Lillie B.; Kumelachew, Missale; Warren, Ann P.; Perry, Geraldine S.; Godwin, Sandria; Hunt, Sharon; McCray, Mary; Stigger, Flavelia

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“…These analyses examined the dietary supplement usage of 957 elderly people in the UK and found that 36 per cent of those living in the urban area, and 41 per cent of those living in the rural area took at least one dietary supplement. This is a similar level of consumption to that reported among elderly people in the recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey in the UK (Finch et al, 1998), in the USA (Stoehr et al, 1997;Dekker et al, 1996;Gray et al, 1996, Lee et al, 1991Stanek and Sempek, 1990) and Australia (Horwath and Worsley, 1989). The most commonly taken supplement was fish oil, followed by multivitamins, garlic tablets and vitamin C. The elderly in the UK seem to be consuming more fish oil, and less calcium than the elderly in the USA.…”

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“…Dietary supplements are widely used by the elderly in the USA and Australia (Mares-Perlman et al, 1993;Bazzarre et al, 1991;Subar and Block, 1990; Dietary supplement use in later life 41 Stoehr et al, 1997;Dekker et al, 1996;Gray et al, 1996;Lee et al, 1991;Stanek and Sempek, 1990;Horwath and Worsley, 1989), but little is known about supplement usage among elderly people in the UK. The recent national diet and nutrition survey of adults aged 65 years and over has, however, found that approximately one-third of the free-living elderly in their survey took nonprescribed dietary supplements (Finch et al, 1998).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There is evidence that some dietary supplements can be useful in old age, particularly if dietary intake is inadequate (Losonczy et al, 1996;Meunier et al, 1994;Chapuy et al, 1992). However, research has suggested that supplement users generally do not have diets which warrant the use of supplements, and supplement users tend to have a better nutrient intake than non-users before supplementation (Bazzarre et al, 1991;Lee et al, 1991;Stanek and Sempek, 1990;Horwath and Worsley, 1989). Supplement users have also been found to practise dietary behaviours more compatible with dietary guidelines, eating for example, more fruit and vegetables, polyunsaturated fats and wholemeal bread (Horwath and Worsley, 1989).…”

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Dietary supplement use in later life

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Donkin²,

Morgan³

et al. 2000

British Food Journal

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Describes self-reported dietary supplement use among elderly people in the UK and explores the association between supplement use and socioeconomic, physical and dietary factors. A three-phase survey incorporating face-to-face interviews, self-completed four-day dietary diaries with a food frequency questionnaire and follow-up face-to-face interviews took place in urban Nottingham and rural Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. A total of 957 elderly people (aged over 65) were randomly selected from general practitioner lists. A total of 36 per cent of the urban respondents and 41 per cent of rural respondents were taking at least one dietary supplement. Respondents who did not smoke were of a higher social class and had more qualifications were the most likely to take supplements. Fish oil was the most commonly taken supplement, followed by multivitamins, garlic tablets and vitamin C. The mean dietary intake of all respondents was above the reference nutrient intakes (RNIs) for nutrients studied. The diets of supplement users, excluding nutrients derived from supplementation, contained more iron, vitamin C, fibre, folate and oily fish than non-users. Dietary supplement usage is widespread among the UK elderly, although supplement users within this sample do not appear to have diets which warrant supplementation to meet RNIs in the nutrients studied. Many advantages are, however, reported of consuming fish oils, garlic and higher intakes of anti-oxidants.

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Dietary supplement use in later life

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Donkin²,

Morgan³

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British Food Journal

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“…Anderson and Tobelmann (1995) reported that the average consumption of grain and whole grain products in their study sample of 4,000 was less than half that recommended by the Food Guide Pyramid. Lee et al (1991) reported that among 604 rural African American elderly, men consumed 3.4 and women 3.1 servings of breads and cereals. Foote and colleagues (2000) found that only 6.4 to 12.4% of healthy elderly participants in the southwestern US.…”

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Quality of Diets Consumed by Older Rural Adults

Vitolins

Quandt

Bell

et al. 2002

The Journal of Rural Health

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Older adults residing in rural communities are at risk for low dietary quality because of a variety of social, physical and environmental circumstances. Minority elders are at additional risk because of poorer health status and lower socioeconomic status. This study evaluated the food group intake of 130 older (>70 years) African American (34%), European American (36%), and Native American (30%) residents of two rural communities in central North Carolina. An interviewer-administered food frequency questionnaire was used to measure dietary intake. Food items were classified into food groups similar to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide Pyramid and the National Cancer Institutes 5 A Day for Better Health program. None of the survey participants met minimum intake recommendations and most over-consumed fats, oils, sweets and snacks. African Americans and Native Americans consumed fewer servings of meats,fruits and vegetables, and fats, oils, sweets and snacks than European Americans. African American men consumed the fewest servings of fruits and vegetables of all gender/ethnic groups. Consumption of fats, oils and sweets was greatest among those 85 years and older and was more common among denture users. National strategies to educate the public about the importance of consuming a varied diet based on the recommendations presented in national nutrition education campaigns may not be reaching older adults in rural communities, particularly minority group members.

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“…menos eficaz e mudança de comportamento alimentar (QUANDT et al, 2000;SHAHAR et al, 2001), especialmente entre homens acima de 75 anos de idade (CHARLTON, 1999). Apesar da constatação de que idosos que vivem sozinhos, sofram influências negativas na ingestão alimentar diária, principalmente entre homens de 80 anos (DONKIN et al, 1998), existem resultados contraditórios para esta faixa etária especialmente entre as mulheres (LEE et al, 1991).…”

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Evaluation of nutrient intakes of rural elders in eleven southern states based on sociodemographic and life style indicators

Cited by 19 publications

References 9 publications

Dietary supplement use in later life

Dietary supplement use in later life

Quality of Diets Consumed by Older Rural Adults

Estado nutricional de idosos em um hospital público de Rio Branco, Acre, 2006-2007

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