Johnson C Shanthi, Begum Monirun Nessa
Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
J Nutr Elder. 2008;27(1-2):65-82. doi: 10.1080/01639360802059720.
This study examines the adequacy of the dietary intake based on age, sex, and level of nutritional risk among 98 frail elderly persons receiving home care through Community Care Access Centres. The dietary intakes were measured using 24-hour recalls and were compared with the dietary reference intake. The participants' intakes of both macronutrients and micronutrients were found to be inadequate. On average, elderly persons were consuming more than the recommended amount of protein, but the average intakes of many vitamins and minerals were less than optimal based on the average intakes. Paradoxically, more than half of elderly participants were overweight or obese. The results highlight the need for appropriate nutrition, education, and support for elderly persons receiving home care.
本研究调查了98名通过社区护理接入中心接受居家护理的体弱老年人的饮食摄入量是否充足，具体基于年龄、性别和营养风险水平进行评估。饮食摄入量通过24小时回顾法进行测量，并与膳食参考摄入量进行比较。结果发现，这些参与者的宏量营养素和微量营养素摄入量均不足。平均而言，老年人摄入的蛋白质超过了推荐量，但基于平均摄入量来看，许多维生素和矿物质的平均摄入量并不理想。矛盾的是，超过一半的老年参与者超重或肥胖。这些结果凸显了为接受居家护理的老年人提供适当营养、教育和支持的必要性。
