L. M. Hara, School of Applied Sciences, University of Campinas, St. Pedro Zaccaria, 1300, ZIP code 13484-350, Limeira, SP, Brazil, Tel.: +55 (19) 3701-6758, E-mail:
J Nutr Health Aging. 2019;23(7):606-613. doi: 10.1007/s12603-019-1224-8.
This study evaluated the association between anorexia of aging and nutrients intake. It was a cross-sectional study with 130 individuals aged 60 years or older, undergoing outpatient care in the city of Campinas, São Paulo. Anorexia of Aging (AA) was assessed using the Simplified Nutrition Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ), and food consumption was evaluated using the 24-hour recall (24HR). The prevalence of AA was 27.7%, in which 66.7% were women and 38.9% were older than 80 years. Elderly with AA presented lower intake of calories (1172.6 kcal vs 1477.9 kcal; p = 0.003), carbohydrates (158.5 g vs 194.1 g; p = 0.015), proteins (49.9 g vs 68.5 g; p = 0.004) and lipids (34.6 g vs 46.1 g; p = 0.006). They also had lower intake of fibers (12.6 g vs 19.4 g; p < 0.001), iron (6.4 mg vs 8.9 mg; p < 0.001) and zinc (6.0 mg vs 8.5 mg; p = 0.004). Our results show that intake of most nutrients is significantly lower in AA elderly, except carbohydrates, which may point to worse-quality diets. The diagnosis of AA, as well as the evaluation of elderly food intake, are essential to prevent undernutrition, vulnerabilities, and increased morbidity and mortality.
本研究评估了老年厌食症与营养素摄入之间的关系。这是一项横断面研究，共有 130 名年龄在 60 岁或以上、在圣保罗坎皮纳斯市接受门诊治疗的个体参与。使用简化营养食欲问卷（SNAQ）评估老年厌食症（AA），并使用 24 小时回顾法（24HR）评估食物摄入。AA 的患病率为 27.7%，其中 66.7%为女性，38.9%年龄大于 80 岁。患有 AA 的老年人的热量摄入较低（1172.6 kcal 比 1477.9 kcal；p = 0.003）、碳水化合物（158.5 g 比 194.1 g；p = 0.015）、蛋白质（49.9 g 比 68.5 g；p = 0.004）和脂质（34.6 g 比 46.1 g；p = 0.006）。他们的膳食纤维（12.6 g 比 19.4 g；p < 0.001）、铁（6.4 mg 比 8.9 mg；p < 0.001）和锌（6.0 mg 比 8.5 mg；p = 0.004）摄入也较低。我们的研究结果表明，AA 老年患者的大多数营养素摄入显著较低，除了碳水化合物，这可能表明他们的饮食质量更差。AA 的诊断以及老年人食物摄入的评估对于预防营养不良、脆弱性以及增加发病率和死亡率至关重要。
