Nutrition Risk Factors for Survival in the Elderly Living in Canadian Long‐Term Care Facilities

Allard, Johane P.; Aghdassi, Elaheh; McArthur, Margaret; McGeer, Allison; Simor, Andrew E.; Abdolell, Mohamed; Stephens, Derek; Liu, Barbara

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52011.x

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“…This measurement has been shown to be an independent predictor of mortality in older people in long-term institution. 63 A formula ( Haboubi-Kennedy) has been devised using both BMI and mid-arm circumference to evaluate nutritional status. 64 Biometric impedance analysis is a simple, non-invasive and inexpensive method to estimate total body water, extracellular water, fat-free mass and body cell mass.…”

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Assessment and management of nutrition in older people and its importance to health

Ahmed

Haboubi

2010

CIA

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Abstract:Nutrition is an important element of health in the older population and affects the aging process. The prevalence of malnutrition is increasing in this population and is associated with a decline in: functional status, impaired muscle function, decreased bone mass, immune dysfunction, anemia, reduced cognitive function, poor wound healing, delayed recovery from surgery, higher hospital readmission rates, and mortality. Older people often have reduced appetite and energy expenditure, which, coupled with a decline in biological and physiological functions such as reduced lean body mass, changes in cytokine and hormonal level, and changes in fluid electrolyte regulation, delay gastric emptying and diminish senses of smell and taste. In addition pathologic changes of aging such as chronic diseases and psychological illness all play a role in the complex etiology of malnutrition in older people. Nutritional assessment is important to identify and treat patients at risk, the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool being commonly used in clinical practice. Management requires a holistic approach, and underlying causes such as chronic illness, depression, medication and social isolation must be treated. Patients with physical or cognitive impairment require special care and attention. Oral supplements or enteral feeding should be considered in patients at high risk or in patients unable to meet daily requirements.

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Section: Anthropometric Assessmentmentioning

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Assessment and management of nutrition in older people and its importance to health

Ahmed

Haboubi

2010

CIA

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“…Malnutrition in the elderly is combined with increased morbidity, hospitalization and mortality (5)(6)(7).…”

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Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis and mini nutritional assessment in elderly nursing home residents

Santomauro

Olimpi

Baggiani

et al. 2011

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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“…Nutritional assessment is an essential component of geriatric health evaluation and is related to quality of life (2,3). Abnormal nutritional status in elderly people, either by excess (obesity) or deficiency (malnutrition), is frequently reported, and it is related to higher morbidity and mortality (4,5). With physiological aging, the human body undergoes compositional changes, including a fat mass increase (especially abdominal) and free-fat mass decrease (bone and muscle).…”

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Anthropometric and Dietary Evaluations in a Sample of “Healthy” Mexican Older Adults

Martín-del-Campo

Nava-Jiménez

Batis

et al. 2009

Journal of Nutrition For the Elderly

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The purpose of this study was to describe anthropometric, metabolic, and nutritional characteristics in healthy elderly adults in a primary health care setting. It was conducted through a cross-sectional study of 80 subjects 60 years of age and older. After confirming healthy status, clinical, biochemical, dietetic, and anthropometric evaluations were performed. The findings indicated 22% had anemia, 22% had impaired glucose tolerance, 46% had hypertriglyceridemia, and 51% had hypercholesterolemia. More than 50% had obesity, and almost 80% had a high risk waist circumference measure. Mean energy intake was normal; however, more than 50% of participants did not have adequate intakes of potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, folic acid, and vitamins B(12) and A. Inadequate food intakes were common. Specific examples are that 16% of the subjects ate no meat/egg, 31% ate no dairy products, 56% ate no legumes, 22% ate no fruits, and 41% ate no vegetables. Additionally, 31% consumed soft drinks. Therefore, we can conclude that elderly people otherwise considered as "healthy" nonetheless had a high proportion of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. Inadequate dietary patterns were also observed and corresponded with poor micronutrient intake.

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Nutrition Risk Factors for Survival in the Elderly Living in Canadian Long‐Term Care Facilities

Abstract: Among this elderly population living in LTCFs, MAC is the best nutritional predictor of mortality.

Cited by 65 publications

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Assessment and management of nutrition in older people and its importance to health

Assessment and management of nutrition in older people and its importance to health

Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis and mini nutritional assessment in elderly nursing home residents

Anthropometric and Dietary Evaluations in a Sample of “Healthy” Mexican Older Adults

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