Factors Influencing the Dietary Status of Participants in the National Nutrition Program for the Elderly

Caliendo, Mary Alice; Batcher, Mary

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“…Deficits in protein, calcium, iron, and B vitamins are most frequently cited.19--24 26,[49][50][51][52] The mean energy intakes in our study subjects were considerably lower than those reported for healthy and independent elderly populations40,555 and even some institutionalized populations.l Also, they were lower than those previously reported in similar populations.1921-2451" Low energy intakes were reflected in low bodyweight and high prevalence ofinvoluntary weight loss. In our analyses, we were not able to control for energy expenditure because we were not able to accurately measure such expenditure; however, we found a strong correlation between rate of weight loss and total energy intake among our underweight subjects.28…”

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Predictors of dietary intake in a functionally dependent elderly population in the community.

Payette¹,

Gray‐Donald²,

Cyr³

et al. 1995

Am J Public Health

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OBJECTIVES. The aim of this study was to describe dietary intake and identify predictors of energy and protein intake in a group of high-risk elderly people. METHODS. All elderly persons receiving publicly financed home care services in the area of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, were eligible. Subjects (n = 145) 60 to 94 years of age from three home care programs were interviewed to measure sociodemographic, health, and food-related behavior variables. Three nonconsecutive 24-hour recalls were used to describe usual dietary intake. Independent predictors of energy and protein intake were derived from multiple regression analyses. RESULTS. Very low mean energy intakes were observed in this functionally dependent population. More than 50% of the study subjects did not meet the recommended levels of daily protein intake (0.8 g/kg body weight). Significant independent determinants of intake were burden of disease, stress, poor appetite, and vision. CONCLUSIONS. Results suggest that community-living elderly people with loss of autonomy may have more nutritional problems than healthy elderly individuals. Surveillance of predictors of dietary intake may enable early detection and prevention of nutritional deficits.

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Predictors of dietary intake in a functionally dependent elderly population in the community.

Payette¹,

Gray‐Donald²,

Cyr³

et al. 1995

Am J Public Health

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“…This may be particularly true for the black subjects. As Caliendo (1980) emphasized, the contribution of the meal site meal varied greatly among individuals resulting in a deceptive mean contribution. In persons who had less adequate intakes, the meal program tended to supply a greater proportion of their total intake.…”

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“…Literature on the adequacy of the nutrient intake of the elderly is often contradictory, with most research suggesting that the elderly consume inadequate levels of energy and calcium (Bazzarre et al, 1983;Caliendo, 1980;Garry et al, 1982;Gray et al, 1983;Guthrie et al, 1972;Kohrs et al, 1980;LeClerc and Thornbury, 1983;Rawson et al, 1978;Singleton et al, 1980;Stiedmann et al, 1978;and Ten State Nutrition Survey, 1972), marginal levels of iron and thiamine (Caliendo, 1980;HANESI, 1974;Gray et al, 1983;Kohrs et a]., 1978;LeClerc and Thornbury, 1983;Rawson et al, 1978;Stiedmann et al, 1978;Ten-State Nutrition Survey, 1972) and adequate levels of other nutrients. There is also evidence that carbohydrate intakes supply less of the energy than would be recommended for a "prudent diet" (Bazzarre et al, 1983;Clarke et al, 1981;Garry et al, 1982;Gray et al, 1983;LeClerc and Thornbury, 1983) although it does not differ from that supplied by the diets of younger adult Americans.…”

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Contribution of the Title III Meals Program to Nutrient Intake of Participants

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Kunkel

1986

Journal of Nutrition For the Elderly

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This study was conducted to determine the contribution of the Title I11 meal program to the overall nutrient intake of participants. There were 69 participants in the study with a mean age of 74 years. Overall nutrient intake of the partici ants was adequate with mean intakes of all nutrients e x c e e k 67% of the R D A Black subjects consumed more dp carbohy rates, fiber, calcium, iron, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and vitamin C at lunch than did white subjects; however, these differences were due to different consumption patterns reported for "home" lunches rather than differences in lunches eaten at the meal site. Lunches supplied at least 33% of the total daily nutrient intake regardless of whether it was a meal program lunch or a home lunch.

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“…That study concluded that &dquo;increased nutrient intake is directly related to participation in the congregate and home delivery services. Calcium intake, in particular, is substantially increased by participation.&dquo;' Other studies have also concluded that participation in feeding programs for the elderly is associated with improved quality of diet (Caliendo & Batcher, 1980;Kohrs, O'Hanlon, & Eklund, 1978).…”

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“…Food energy has also been frequently considered inadequate (Caliendo, 1980; Reid & Miles, 1977;USDHEW, 1972USDHEW, ,1974, although this intake below recommended levels may not be reflected in a person's weight since many elderly individuals maintain normal or excessive weights on relatively few calories because of decreasing metabolism and lessened physical activity. For individuals with low calorie intakes, however, nutrients widely distributed in foods but usually in low concentrations may not be supplied in recommended amounts.…”

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Determinants of Nutrient Intake of the Elderly

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We examine the impact of a wide variety of factors on nutrient intake of a nationally representative sample of persons aged 55 and older. We studied individual food consumption data for a sample of 5615 persons obtained over a three-day period in the basic sample of the Nationwide Food Consumption Survey. We used multivariate estimation techniques to examine effects of source of income, program participation, and demographic and personal characteristics. Federal programs, particularly those for the elderly, appear significantly to improve nutrient intake and diet quality. Increases in away-from-home consumption are associated with significantly less calcium and phosphorous intakes. Other demographic and socioeconomic factors have important and statistically significant effects.The elderly-an increasing share of the population-are especially vulnerable to nutritional insufficiency. A conservative estimate places 10% at risk of nutrition deficits (Posner, 1979).

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Factors Influencing the Dietary Status of Participants in the National Nutrition Program for the Elderly

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Predictors of dietary intake in a functionally dependent elderly population in the community.

Predictors of dietary intake in a functionally dependent elderly population in the community.

Contribution of the Title III Meals Program to Nutrient Intake of Participants

Determinants of Nutrient Intake of the Elderly

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