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  • Title: Effect of nutrition on the health of the elderly.
    Author: Ahmed FE.
    Journal: J Am Diet Assoc; 1992 Sep; 92(9):1102-8. PubMed ID: 1512369.
    Abstract:
    Nutrition may play a role in the progressive decline of several body functions with aging. Progressive decline in energy, lean body mass, and protein intake are also associated with aging. Many elderly (greater than 55 years old) drink less than the recommended amounts of water and consume less than the Recommended Dietary Allowances of calcium, iron, zinc, copper, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, and vitamins B-12 and D. Nutrition needs of the elderly to maintain activities of daily living are expected to increase in future years. Because diminished physical activity and old age disabilities cause the elderly to modify eating habits acquired at a younger age, dietary and other life-style changes should be implemented early in life so that optimal tissue function will be maintained. More research and development is needed in the areas of nutrient requirements for the elderly, effect of nutrition on chronic diseases, improved methods for assessing nutritional status and screening the elderly for nutritional risk, nutrient-nutrient and nutrient-drug interactions, and educational strategies to provide better nutrition and eliminate health fraud. Dietary interventions show promise, but must be monitored for effectiveness.
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