Nutritional status of the elderly in rural North China: A cross-sectional study

Zhang, W.; Li, Y.; Wang, T. D.; Min, Guowen; Fang, Yinchun; Niu, Xiaoyuan; S., Laura Marulia; Guo, Junhong; Zhang, J.; Sun, Ming-Shuo; Li, C. -X.

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“…Several studies regarding hyperhomocysteinemia were conducted in China. Compared to the study of Wang et al in East China (10.5 μ mmol/L, 45–75 years) [ 13 ], our study revealed a higher Hcy mean (24.6 μ mmol/L) [ 20 ]. Hao et al also showed lower Hcy medians (8.8 μ mmol/L for South China and 11.4 μ mmol/L for North China) [ 26 ] than ours (19.3 μ mmol/L) [ 20 ].…”

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“…Compared to the study of Wang et al in East China (10.5 μ mmol/L, 45–75 years) [ 13 ], our study revealed a higher Hcy mean (24.6 μ mmol/L) [ 20 ]. Hao et al also showed lower Hcy medians (8.8 μ mmol/L for South China and 11.4 μ mmol/L for North China) [ 26 ] than ours (19.3 μ mmol/L) [ 20 ]. However, the prevalence of PD in this area was not higher than that on behalf of China (1%, ≥55 years) [ 21 ], which indicated that Hcy may be not involved in the pathogenesis of PD.…”

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“…Blood samples were collected from 1845 subjects, including 17 untreated PD patients. Prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia, low folate levels, and low vitamin B12 levels was high [ 20 ]. For each untreated PD patient, 5 controls were selected matched with age (±2 years) and sex.…”

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Parkinson’s Disease and Homocysteine: A Community-Based Study in a Folate and Vitamin B12 Deficient Population

Zhang

Tiandong

Yang

et al. 2016

Parkinson's Disease

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Background. Homocysteine (Hcy) levels were higher in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This could be partially explained by levodopa treatment. Whether untreated PD patients have higher Hcy levels is contradictory. Methods. A community-based study was conducted using a two-stage approach for subjects ≥ 55 years to find PD patients in 3 towns of Lüliang City. Blood samples were collected. Serum Hcy, folate, and vitamin B12 concentrations were measured. For each untreated PD patient, 5 controls were selected matched with age and sex to evaluate the relationship between Hcy levels and PD. Results. Of 6338 eligible residents, 72.7% participated in the study. 31 PD cases were identified. The crude prevalence of PD for people ≥ 55 years was 0.67%. Blood samples were collected from 1845 subjects, including 17 untreated PD patients. There was no difference for concentrations of serum Hcy, folate, and vitamin B12 between cases and controls (P > 0.05). In univariate and multivariate analysis, there was significant inverse relation between PD and current smoking (P < 0.05). No other factor was significant statistically. Conclusions. The prevalence of PD was comparable to earlier studies in China. Hyperhomocysteinemia was not a risk factor of PD, as well as folate and vitamin B12 deficiency.

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Parkinson’s Disease and Homocysteine: A Community-Based Study in a Folate and Vitamin B12 Deficient Population

Zhang

Tiandong

Yang

et al. 2016

Parkinson's Disease

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“…Both groups had intakes well above the Chinese RNI for vitamin B-12 of 2.4 μg/d ( 26 ). In other parts of China, prevalence of low vitamin B-12 concentrations has ranged from 13.5% in Shanghai (deficiency defined as <139 pmol/L) ( 33 ) to 74.5% in rural North China (deficiency defined as <185 pmol/L) ( 34 ). To our knowledge, there are currently no data available on the vitamin B-12 status in the general population aged 50 y or older living in Hong Kong.…”

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A Combined Nutrition and Exercise Intervention Influences Serum Vitamin B-12 and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Bone Turnover of Healthy Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Groenendijk

Chan

Woo

et al. 2020

The Journal of Nutrition

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Background Hong Kong faces several public health problems including malnutrition and osteoporosis. Considering the typical Chinese diet and overall low physical activity levels of Chinese adults, timely interventions to improve nutritional status and bone health are needed. Objectives We examined the effects of a nutrition plus exercise intervention on serum vitamin B-12 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], bone turnover markers, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations in apparently healthy Chinese middle-aged and older adults. Methods In this 24-wk randomized controlled trial, 180 Chinese adults (85 women, mean ± SD age: 61 ± 6 y) were randomly assigned to receive a fortified milk supplement (2 × 30 g/d) and an exercise program (2 × 1 h/wk including resistance, balance, and aerobic training) or no intervention. The primary outcome was physical performance. In this article we analyzed the secondary outcomes serum vitamin B-12 and 25(OH)D concentrations, assessed at baseline, 12 wk, and 24 wk. Also, bone turnover markers and PTH concentrations were studied. Linear mixed models evaluated group differences over time. Results A significant time × group interaction (P < 0.001) was found for serum vitamin B-12 and 25(OH)D concentrations and the bone turnover markers, but not for serum PTH concentrations (P = 0.09). The intervention increased mean ± SD vitamin B-12 concentrations from baseline (345 ± 119 pmol/L) to 24 wk (484 ± 136 pmol/L), whereas concentrations remained stable within the control. For 25(OH)D concentrations, the intervention group had a greater increase from baseline (54.7 ± 14.2 nmol/L) to 24 wk (80.1 ± 19.2 nmol/L) than the control (60.6 ± 15.2 compared with 65.6 ± 14.6 nmol/L). The ratio of the net effect of bone formation and resorption was greater in the intervention group, suggesting less bone remodeling, irrespective of sex. Conclusions A fortified milk supplement and exercise intervention successfully improved vitamin B-12 and 25(OH)D concentrations as well as the balance of bone turnover markers of Chinese middle-aged and older adults. This trial was registered at trialregister.nl as NTR6214.

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“…En el presente estudio no se observó tal asociación RP 1,22 (IC95%: 0,72 -2,04; p= 0,444). Otra asociación importante es la hipocolesterolemia así lo demuestra Zhang et al, China 2015, quien asocia hipocolesterolemia y malnutrición p<0,001 22 . En el presente estudio tampoco se observó tal asociación RP 1,55 (IC95%: 0,95-2,52 p= 0,077).…”

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Prevalencia de malnutrición y factores asociados en adultos mayores del cantón Gualaceo, Ecuador

Abril-Ulloa

2019

Rev. chil. nutr.

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Este trabajo fue recibido el 08 de mayo de 2018. Aceptado con modificaciones: 01 de febrero de 2019. Aceptado para ser publicado: 03 de julio de 2019. RESUMEN La malnutrición y los factores que la determinan preocupan a nivel mundial; pues muchos de ellos podrían modificarse e impactar en favor de un envejecimiento saludable. El objetivo fue determinar la prevalencia de malnutrición y factores asociados en adultos mayores del cantón Gualaceo, Ecuador, mediante un estudio transversal en 250 adultos mayores, con muestreo probabilístico, estratificado y aleatorizado. Se evaluó el estado nutricional con Mini Nutritional Assessment y factores asociados como:

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Nutritional status of the elderly in rural North China: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 4 publications

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Parkinson’s Disease and Homocysteine: A Community-Based Study in a Folate and Vitamin B12 Deficient Population

Parkinson’s Disease and Homocysteine: A Community-Based Study in a Folate and Vitamin B12 Deficient Population

A Combined Nutrition and Exercise Intervention Influences Serum Vitamin B-12 and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Bone Turnover of Healthy Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Prevalencia de malnutrición y factores asociados en adultos mayores del cantón Gualaceo, Ecuador

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