Nutritional adequacy of elderly nursing homes
This study investigated the nutritional adequacy of institutionalized elderly individuals in Florianópolis-SC, analyzing the intake of macro and micronutrients. The sample consisted of 30 elderly participants divided into two groups. Data collection was conducted through a 24-hour dietary recall, an...
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| Formato: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2003 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Recursos: | Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE) |
| Repositorio: | Caderno de Educação Física e Esporte |
| Idioma: | portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.e-revista.unioeste.br:article/1344 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://e-revista.unioeste.br/index.php/cadernoedfisica/article/view/1344 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | Nutrição Idosos Macronutrientes Nutrition elderly fall Macronutrients |
| Resumo: | This study investigated the nutritional adequacy of institutionalized elderly individuals in Florianópolis-SC, analyzing the intake of macro and micronutrients. The sample consisted of 30 elderly participants divided into two groups. Data collection was conducted through a 24-hour dietary recall, analyzed using the Nutrition Decision Support System. Results revealed significant inadequacies, such as excessive sodium (580% above recommendations), iron (80% above), and calcium (55% above), while zinc intake was 52% below recommendations. Vitamins also exceeded recommended levels, particularly vitamins A and E. It was concluded that dietary adjustments are necessary to meet nutritional recommendations and improve the quality of life of these individuals. |
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