Dietary intake and iron status of institutionalized elderly people: Relationship with different factors

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 816-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Lopez-Contreras ◽  
S. Zamora-Portero ◽  
M. A. Lopez ◽  
J. F. Marin ◽  
S. Zamora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly

The Relationship Between Antioxidant Nutrient Intake and Cataracts in Older People

2006 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 359-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodríguez-Rodríguez ◽  
Ortega ◽  
López-Sobaler ◽  
Aparicio ◽  
Bermejo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Older People ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Weighing Method ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigated the relationship between the intake of antioxidant nutrients and the suffering of cataracts in 177 institutionalized elderly people (61 men and 116 women) aged ≥ 65 years. Dietary intake was monitored for 7 consecutive days using a "precise individual weighing" method. Subjects, who during their earlier years were exposed by their work to sunlight, had a greater risk of suffering cataracts (OR = 3.2; Cl: 1.1–9.3, P < 0.05) than those who worked indoors. A relationship was found between increased vitamin C intake and a reduced prevalence of cataracts (i.e., when comparing those above P95 for vitamin C intake with those below P5; (OR = 0.08; Cl: 0.01–0.75, P 0.05). Among subjects with cataracts, 12.1% had vitamin C intakes of < 61 mg/day (P10) and only 2.2% had intakes of > 183 mg/day (P95) (p < 0.01). Subjects who consumed > 3290 μg/day (P95) of lutein were less likely to have cataracts (OR = 0.086; Cl: 0.007–1.084; p < 0.05) than those whose consumption was < 256 μg/day (P5). In men, high intakes of zeaxanthin seemed to provide a protective effect against the problem (OR = 0.96; Cl: 0.91–0.99; p < 0.05). The results suggest an association exists between exposure to sunlight and the development of cataracts, and that vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin offer some protection against this disorder.

Serum concentration and dietary intake of Mg and Ca in institutionalized elderly people

1997 ◽  
Vol 203 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Gámez ◽  
R. Artacho ◽  
M.D. Ruíz-Lopez ◽  
M. Navarro ◽  
A. Puerta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serum Concentration ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly

Body Composition, Dietary Intake, and Iron Status of Female Collegiate Swimmers and Divers

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi L. Petersen ◽  
C. Ted Peterson ◽  
Manju B. Reddy ◽  
Kathy B. Hanson ◽  
James H. Swain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
X Ray

This study determined the effect of training on body composition, dietary intake, and iron status of eumenorrheic female collegiate swimmers (n = 18) and divers (n = 6) preseason and after 16 wk of training. Athletes trained on dryland (resistance, strength, fexibility) 3 d/wk, 1.5 h/d and in-water 6 d/wk, nine, 2-h sessions per week (6400 to 10,000 kJ/d). Body-mass index (kg/m2; P = 0.05), waist and hip circumferences (P ≤ 0.0001), whole body fat mass (P = 0.0002), and percentage body fat (P ≤ 0.0001) decreased, whereas lean mass increased (P = 0.028). Using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, we found no change in regional lean mass, but fat decreased at the waist (P = 0.0002), hip (P = 0.0002), and thigh (P = 0.002). Energy intake (10,061 ± 3617 kJ/d) did not change, but dietary quality improved with training, as refected by increased intakes of fber (P = 0.036), iron (P = 0.015), vitamin C (P = 0.029), vitamin B-6 (P = 0.032), and fruit (P = 0.003). Iron status improved as refected by slight increases in hemoglobin (P = 0.046) and hematocrit (P = 0.014) and decreases in serum transferrin receptor (P ≤ 0.0001). Studies are needed to further evaluate body composition and iron status in relation to dietary intake in female swimmers.

Body mass index as discriminator of the lean mass deficit and excess body fat in institutionalized elderly people

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Helena Barbosa ◽  
Alisson F. Bolina ◽  
Raíssa B. Luiz ◽  
Karoline F. de Oliveira ◽  
Jair S. Virtuoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly

scholarly journals Estimulação em idosos institucionalizados: efeitos da prática de atividades cognitivas Stimulation in institutionalized elderly people: effects of cognitive activity practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 753
Author(s):  
Alcides Viana De Lima neto ◽  
Vilani Medeiros De Araújo Nunes ◽  
Kamilla Sthefany Andrade de Oliveira ◽  
Lívia Maria De Azevedo ◽  
Gabriella Xavier Barbalho Mesquita
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly

Objetivo: Avaliar aspectos cognitivos em idosos institucionalizados antes e após a realização de atividades de estimulação cognitiva. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo quase-experimental, contemplando uma abordagem quantitativa. Foi realizado em uma instituição de longa permanência na cidade do Natal/RN com os idosos que atingiram o ponto de corte no instrumento de pesquisa Mini Exame do Estado Mental, que somam apenas 26% do total de residentes. Resultados: Após as atividades de estimulação percebeu-se que os idosos conseguiram manter ou aumentar a pontuação para os diversos aspectos avaliados. Foi comprovado pela análise estatística, utilizando o teste de Wilcoxon, que há diferença significativa entre os grupos antes e depois, dado pelo p-valor=0,027. Conclusão: Identificou-se que com a realização de atividades de estimulação cognitiva foram obtidas respostas que contribuíram com o aumento do escore do mini exame do estado mental. Descritores: Idoso, Institucionalização, Cognição.

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