Nutritional Assessment of Observed Nutrient Intake: An Interpretation of Recent Requirement Reports

1985 ◽  
pp. 101-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. H. Beaton
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment

scholarly journals Nutritional assessment of Esmeraldan adult population (Ecuador)

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 735-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia MATEOS-MARCOS ◽  
María Pilar VILLENA-ESPONERA ◽  
Rafael MORENO-ROJAS
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Dietary Reference Intakes

ABSTRACT Objective To analyse the nutritional status of the adult population in Esmeraldas by means of anthropometric measurements, the input of macro and micronutrients in the diet, and the adequacy estimation of nutrient intake by hispanic Dietary Reference Instakes along with the sex and the age influence. Methods Nutrient intake data were obtained by personal interview with the application of two 24 hour recalls (weekend and weekday). The anthropometric indicators analysed were body mass index, waist circumference and blood pressure. Nutriplato version 2.0 software was used for the two 24-hours food recall surveys data processing, and for the respective calculations of macronutrients, micronutrients and Dietary Reference Intakes. Means and standard deviations were calculated for anthropometry, nutrient intakes and Dietary Reference Instakes. The General Linear Model was applied to identify differences in relation to nutrient intakes considering sex, profession, body mass index, group, origin and day of the week as factors. Results Statistical analysis showed significant differences mainly in carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, iodine, and vitamin E. Dietary intakes were compared with the Federación Española de Sociedades de Nutrición, Alimentación y Dietética Dietary Reference Intakes requirements and calcium, potassium, iodine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin D, vitamin E, fiber, monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids are below the Dietary Reference Instakes in all ages and gender subgroups. The anthropometric results obtained indicated that 67.0% of the population were overweight and obese, the 87.7% of the adults suffered from prehypertension and the waist circumference indicated that 73.0% of the subjects were established in the range of high risk of cardiovascular disease. Conclusion Priority nutrition actions and interventions are needed to be developed in Esmeraldas adult population.

Evaluation of the Relationship between Nutritional Status and Quality of Life among Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer's Disease

2016 ◽  
pp. 42-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alev Keser ◽  
Filiz Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Dementia Patients

The purpose of this study was to determine nutritional status and its influence on their quality of life in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients with Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and anthropometric measurements. This study was conducted with 57 Alzheimer type dementia patients between the ages of 52 and 89 who live in nursing homes in Ankara/Turkey. In this study, it was found that the 57.9% of the AD patients were at risk of malnutrition, and that 19.3% were malnourished. Malnutrition risk rises as the length of stay increases (p< .05). A significant correlation between body weight and quality of life as well as one between calf circumference and quality of life was detected (p< .05). In this study, nutrient intake among aged individuals with AD was found unbalanced; a statistically significant correlation between energy / nutrient intake and quality of life also was not detected.

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Nutritional Status and Quality of Life Among Nursing Home Residents With Alzheimer's Disease

2018 ◽  
pp. 68-92
Author(s):  
Alev Keser ◽  
Filiz Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Dementia Patients

The purpose of this study was to determine nutritional status and its influence on their quality of life in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients with Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and anthropometric measurements. This study was conducted with 57 Alzheimer type dementia patients between the ages of 52 and 89 who live in nursing homes in Ankara/Turkey. In this study, it was found that the 57.9% of the AD patients were at risk of malnutrition, and that 19.3% were malnourished. Malnutrition risk rises as the length of stay increases (p< .05). A significant correlation between body weight and quality of life as well as one between calf circumference and quality of life was detected (p< .05). In this study, nutrient intake among aged individuals with AD was found unbalanced; a statistically significant correlation between energy / nutrient intake and quality of life also was not detected.

scholarly journals Nutritional assessment of waste of cassava starch extraction dried in cattle feed

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4Supl1) ◽  
pp. 2653
Author(s):  
Tatiane Fernandes ◽  
Maximiliane Alavarse Zambom ◽  
Deise Dalazen Castagnara ◽  
Rodrigo Cezar dos Reis Tinini ◽  
Eduardo Augusto da Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Rumen Fluid ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Cattle Feed

This study aimed to evaluate the digestive power of waste of cassava starch extraction dried (WCSEd) and corn, in addition to determining the appropriate level of WCSEd to replace corn in the diet of cattle. Studies to evaluate the in vitro digestibility and in situ degradability were performed. The study used four cattle with rumen cannula, individually fed with diets containing increasing levels (0, 33, 66 and 100%) of WCSEd to replace corn, to evaluate the dry matter and nutrient intake and digestibility, pH and ammonia concentration of rumen fluid. The WCSEd showed differences in the in vitro digestibility of DM, OM and NDF (P &lt; 0.05) compared to corn, but did not change the NDT and in situ degradability. As for in vivo reviews, the DM and nutrient intake was influenced by treatments in decreasing order, resulting in changes in the digestibility of DM, OM and NDT of diet, and a decreased concentration of N-NH3, but the pH was not affected. The residue from the extraction of cassava starch showed lower in vitro digestibility; however, ruminal degradability did not differ from corn. Their use in ruminant feed reduces the intake and degradation of feed, but improves the use of N-NH3 in the rumen.

scholarly journals Nutritional Assessment of Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy in Vasei Hospital of Sabzevar, Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahereh Tofighiyan ◽  
Akram Kooshki
Keyword(s):  
Serum Albumin ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
The Mean

Background: Malnutrition caused by cancer is a prevalent problem in patients with cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy who referred to Vasei Hospital, Sabzevar, Iran. Methods: This descriptive-sectional study was conducted on 124 adult patients (older than 18 years of age) with cancer who had referred to the Oncology Ward of Vasei Hospital, Sabzevar, Iran. Followed by obtaining a consent letter and filling out the demographic questionnaire, the participants’ height and weight were measured in minimum clothing without shoes based on the standard method. Later, the nutrient intake data were collected using the 2-day food intake record at the beginning and end of the chemotherapy.  Nutrition IV Software was applied to evaluate the received nutrients. Results: In this research, the mean body mass index of patients was lower at the end than the beginning of chemotherapy (P = 0.001). Mean of serum albumin and total protein were normal at the beginning of the study, which was significantly reduced at the end of study (P = 0.01 and 0.01). Mean of energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients intake indicated a significant reduction from the beginning to the end of treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Findings of this study showed that the mean of serum albumin, total protein and energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients intake indicated a significant reduction from the beginning to the end of treatment in this research.

scholarly journals BASELINE FINDINGS OF CARENUTRITION INTERVENTION (RCT) AMONG OLDER CAREGIVERS - RISK OF MALNUTRITION AND INSUFFICIENT PROTEIN INTAKE

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
S. Kunvik ◽  
R. Valve ◽  
K. Salminen ◽  
M. Salonoja ◽  
M.H. Suominen
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Older Caregivers

Objectives: Older caregivers are vulnerable to nutritional problems, but only a few studies have examined their nutrition. The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between nutritional status and nutrient intake among older caregivers. Design: Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the CareNutrition randomized controlled trial (RCT). Setting: Community-dwelling caregivers from the Western part of Finland in two different clusters. Participants: A total of 79 caregivers aged ≥65 with normal cognition were recruited for the study, all of whom had officially approved caregiver status by The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Measurement: Nutritional status was assessed by the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), nutrient intake by a three-day food diary, nutrition-related blood markers by laboratory tests, cognition by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), and other baseline characteristics were also evaluated using validated methods. Results: The majority of the caregivers (79.7%) had a good nutritional status (MNA points >23.5), 19% were at risk of malnutrition (MNA points 17-23.5) and one person (1.3%) already suffered from malnutrition (MNA points <17). The female caregivers were at a higher risk of malnutrition than the males (26.5% vs. 6.7%, p=0.026). Depressive symptoms and medication were associated with decreased nutritional status, and good health-related quality of life with better nutritional status. Mean protein intake was 1.0 g/kg IBW/d and 79.7% of the caregivers (77.6% female, 83.3% male) did not consume the recommended protein intake of 1.2 g/kg IBW/d. Their intake of dietary fibre, folate and vitamin D was also insufficient. Conclusion: Every fifth caregiver was at risk of malnutrition. The females were at a higher risk than the males. Most of the caregivers had insufficient protein intakes. These findings confirm the importance of investigating the nutritional status of older caregivers and indicate a need for preventive nutritional guidance.

Assessing nutritional status in the ICU

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre-Yves Egreteau ◽  
Jean-Michel Boles
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Catabolic Rate ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
Patient’S History

Decreased nutrient intake, increased body requirements, and/or altered nutrient utilization are frequently combined in critically-ill patients. The initial nutritional status and the extent of the disease-related catabolism are the main risk factors for nutrition- related complications. Many complications are related to protein energy malnutrition, which is frequent in the ICU setting. Assessing nutritional status pursues several different goals. Nutritional assessment is required for patients presenting with clinical evidence of malnutrition, with chronic diseases, with acute conditions accompanied by a high catabolic rate, and elderly patients. Recording the patient’s history, nutrient intake, and physical examination, and subjective global assessment allows classification of nutritional status. All the traditional markers of malnutrition, anthropometric measurements and plasma proteins, lose their specificity in the sick adult as each may be affected by a number of non-nutritional factors. Muscle function evaluated by hand-grip strength in cooperative patients and serum albumin provide an objective risk assessment. Several nutritional indices have been validated in specific groups of patients to identify patients at risk of nutritionally-mediated complications and, therefore, the need for nutritional support. A strong suspicion remains the best way of uncovering potentially harmful nutritional deficiencies.

scholarly journals Functional Frailty, Dietary Intake, and Risk of Malnutrition. Are Nutrients Involved in Muscle Synthesis the Key for Frailty Prevention?

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1231
Author(s):  
Ana Moradell ◽  
Ángel Iván Fernández-García ◽  
David Navarrete-Villanueva ◽  
Lucía Sagarra-Romero ◽  
Eva Gesteiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Muscle Metabolism ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exercise Interventions

Frailty is a reversible condition, which is strongly related to physical function and nutritional status. Different scales are used to screened older adults and their risk of being frail, however, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) may be more adequate than others to measure physical function in exercise interventions and has been less studied. Thus, the main aims of our study were: (1) to describe differences in nutritional intakes by SPPB groups (robust, pre-frail and frail); (2) to study the relationship between being at risk of malnourishment and frailty; and (3) to describe differences in nutrient intake between those at risk of malnourishment and those without risk in the no-frail individuals. One hundred one participants (80.4 ± 6.0 year old) were included in this cross-sectional study. A validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to determine food intake and Mini Nutritional Assessment to determine malnutrition. Results revealed differences for the intake of carbohydrates, n-3 fatty acids (n3), and saturated fatty acids for frail, pre-frail, and robust individuals and differences in vitamin D intake between frail and robust (all p < 0.05). Those at risk of malnutrition were approximately 8 times more likely to be frail than those with no risk. Significant differences in nutrient intake were found between those at risk of malnourishment and those without risk, specifically in: protein, PUFA n-3, retinol, ascorbic acid, niacin equivalents, folic acid, magnesium, and potassium, respectively. Moreover, differences in alcohol were also observed showing higher intake for those at risk of malnourishment (all p < 0.05). In conclusion, nutrients related to muscle metabolism showed to have different intakes across SPPB physical function groups. The intake of these specific nutrients related with risk of malnourishment need to be promoted in order to prevent frailty.

NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING FOR OLDER ADULTS RECEIVING HOME CARE - A PILOT STUDY

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
T. PURANEN ◽  
H. FINNE-SOVERI ◽  
K. AURANNE ◽  
M. LEHTINEN-FRASER ◽  
M.H. SUOMINEN
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Nutritional Intervention ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Nutritional Advice

Background:Malnutrition is common in aged home care clients and that affects negatively the healthof aged people. Nutritional screening is recommended for early detection of malnutrition. Objectives:The aimwas to assess the nutritional status and food intake of home care receivers and improve their nutrient intake withtailored nutritional advice administered via videoconferencing. Design:Intervention with follow-up. Setting:Home care in the city of Helsinki. Participants:25 older (>65 years) adults receiving home care. Intervention:After an initial assessment determining their needs, participants received tailored nutritional advice viavideoconferencing over a six-month follow-up period. Measurements: Participants nutritional status was assessedwith a Mini Nutritional Assessment –test (MNA). Nutrient intake was calculated based on a detailed three-dayfood diary compiled twice during the six-month follow-up period. Results: Altogether 25 persons participated inthe study (mean age 78.5 years, 88 % females). According to the MNA test 80 % were at risk of malnutrition atthe outset. Energy (1329 kcal) and mean nutrient intakes of protein (54 g) and folic acid (210 μg), for example,were inadequate. After six months of intervention, the mean energy intake had increased to 1450 (SD 319) kcal,protein to 65 (SD 20) g, and folic acid to 231 (SD 105) μg per day. Conclusions:The energy, protein and othernutrient intake of the study participants increased during the six-month intervention. Videoconferencing seemedto be a well-accepted and feasible method for providing nutritional advice to older home care clients.

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