Influence of Removable Dentures Wearing and Their Qualities on Nutrient Intake of Elderly People.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between quality of removable dentures and nutrient intake in the elderly. Subjects were 323 community dwelling, independently living elderlypeople Diet was assessed by licensed dietitians via interview for 3 days. The data on food consumption were converted to the nutrient content such as energy (kcal), protein, and calcium. The ratio of actual nutrient intake per recommended nutrient intake was evaluated as a measure of dietary adequacy. Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test, and one-way ANOVA were used for statistical analysis.