Does the condition of the mouth and teeth affect the ability to eat certain foods, nutrient and dietary intake and nutritional status amongst older people?

AbstractObjectives:To assess how the dental status of older people affected their stated ability to eat common foods, their nutrient intake and some nutrition-related blood analytes.Design:Cross-sectional survey part of nation-wide British National Diet and Nutrition Survey: people aged 65 years and older. Data from a questionnaire were linked to clinical data and data from four-day weighed dietary records. Two separate representative samples: a free-living and an institutional sample. Seven-hundred-and-fifty-three free-living and 196 institution subjects had a dental exam and interview.Results:About one in five dentate (with natural teeth) free-living people had difficulty eating raw carrots, apples, well-done steak or nuts. Foods such as nuts, apples and raw carrots could not be eaten easily by over half edentate (without natural teeth but with dentures) people in institutions. In free-living, intakes of most nutrients and fruit and vegetables were significantly lower in edentate than dentate. Perceived chewing ability increased with increasing number of teeth. Daily intake of non-starch polysaccharides, protein, calcium, non-haem iron, niacin, vitamin C and intrinsic and milk sugars were significantly lower in edentate. Plasma ascorbate and retinol were significantly lower in the edentate than dentate. Plasma ascorbate was significantly related to the number of teeth and posterior contacting pairs of teeth.Conclusions:The presence, number and distribution of natural teeth are related to the ability to eat certain foods, affecting nutrient intakes and two biochemical measures of nutritional status.

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Relationship between cigarette smoking and nutrient intakes and blood status indices of older people living in the UK: further analysis of data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey of people aged 65 years and over, 1994/95

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980099000257 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 199-208 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

CM Walmsley ◽

CJ Bates ◽

A Prentice ◽

TJ Cole

Keyword(s):

Cigarette Smoking ◽

Older People ◽

Pyridoxal Phosphate ◽

Serum Folate ◽

Plasma Vitamin ◽

Nutrient Intakes ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Micronutrient Status ◽

Increased Risk

AbstractObjectivesTo examine the relationship between cigarette smoking and a range of nutrient intakes and blood status indices in older people.DesignNational Diet and Nutrition Survey: cross-sectional survey of nationally representative sample of people aged 65 years and over.SettingMainland Britain during 1994/95.Subjects1191 people (619 male, 572 female) aged 65 years and over, of whom 920 were living in private households and 271 were living in institutions.ResultsCigarette smoking was inversely correlated with intakes of antioxidants and other micronutrients after adjustment for age, sex and domicile. Cigarette smoking was also inversely correlated with a number of antioxidant micronutrient status indices including plasma vitamin C and the carotenoids (but not vitamin E status indices), and with other micronutrient status indices, including plasma pyridoxal phosphate, red cell and serum folate, after adjustment for age, sex, domicile and the corresponding nutrient intake. Previous cigarette smoking or cigar/pipe smoking was not generally associated with lower nutrient intakes or status indices, however, both current and previous cigarette smoking was associated with increased concentrations of acute phase indicators. Further adjustment for total energy intake and/or sociodemographic, health and drug usage variables attenuated only a few of the associations observed.ConclusionOlder people who smoke cigarettes are at increased risk of suboptimal antioxidant and other micronutrient intakes and status, but the lower intakes found in cigarette smokers only partly explain their reduced blood indices.

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Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Pattern of a Rural Adult Population in Dry Zone, Sri Lanka

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17010150 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 150

Author(s):

Hansani Madushika Abeywickrama ◽

K. M. Swarna Wimalasiri ◽

Yu Koyama ◽

Mieko Uchiyama ◽

Utako Shimizu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Fat Body ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Adult Population ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dietary Diversity Score

The objective of this work was to describe average dietary intake, physical activity (PA) and nutritional status of the adult population of Girandurukotte, Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional survey, including one 24-h dietary recall, international physical activity questionnaire and anthropometric measurements was conducted in a representative sample of 120 adults. Mean (SD) for body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) were 23.06(4.20) kg/m2, 85.6(9.5) cm, 0.95(0.05) and 0.55(0.07), respectively. Significant differences were observed in height, body fat %, body muscle %, hip circumference, WHR, WHtR, fat mass index and hand grip strength between men and women (p < 0.05). Among the study group, 35.8% were overweight, 13.3% were obese and 11.7% were underweight. Central obesity was observed in 59.2%, 97.5% and 74.2% of adults by WC, WHR and WHtR, respectively. Mean (SD) dietary diversity score and dietary diversity score with portions were 4.77(1.28) and 4.09(1.32), respectively. Mean daily intake of protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy were well below the national recommendations. Despite the higher PA level, nearly half the population was overweight and obese and the majority was centrally obese. None of the dietary diversity scores met the optimal levels, suggesting poor quality and quantity of the diet.

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Association between low potassium intake and the number of teeth in Korean adults: based on the national data (2013–2015)

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-82631-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Eun-Jeong Kim ◽

Hye-Ju Lee

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Potassium Intake ◽

Number Of Teeth ◽

Calcium Phosphorus ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

AbstractGeneral health and oral health are very closely related. This study aimed to analyze the nutritional factors associated with the number of present teeth in Korean elderly adults. A total of 6,356 individuals were surveyed from the sixth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted from 2013–2015. The number of existing teeth was divided into three categories: 0–10, 11–20, and over 21, and the nutrition survey covers eating habits, food frequency and food intake using face-to-face interviews. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between nutrient intake and the number of existing teeth after adjusting for socio-demographic factors and general and oral health behaviors and status. As age increases, the number of teeth decreases. Individuals with more teeth had a significantly higher mean daily intake of protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and riboflavin (p < 0.05). After adjusting for sociodemographic factors in model 1 and the lower number of teeth in model 2, the strength of the association between the number of teeth and daily calcium intake remained significant. Statistically significant associations were present for dietary potassium intake in models 1 and 2 and in the 11–20 teeth group in model 3 (p < 0.05). We demonstrated a significant association between calcium and potassium intake and the number of teeth.

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The relationship between the numbers of natural teeth and nutritional status of elderly in Korea -based on 2007~2009 national health and nutrition survey data-

Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene ◽

10.13065/jksdh.2012.12.3.521 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 521-531 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Bo-Mi Shin ◽

Su-Myoung Bae ◽

Da-Young Ryu ◽

Yong-Keum Choi

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Survey Data ◽

National Health ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Natural Teeth ◽

The Relationship

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Relationship between alcohol and nutrient intakes and blood status indices of older people living in the UK: further analysis of data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey of people aged 65 years and over, 1994/5

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1079/phn19980025 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 157-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

CM Walmsley ◽

CJ Bates ◽

A Prentice ◽

TJ Cole

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Older People ◽

Total Energy ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Pyridoxal Phosphate ◽

Nutrient Intakes ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Blood Concentrations ◽

Heavy Alcohol

AbstractObjective:To examine the relationships between alcohol consumption and a range of nutrient intakes and blood status indices in older people.Design:National Diet and Nutrition Survey: cross-sectional survey of nationally representative sample of people aged 65 years or over.Setting:Mainland Britain during 1994/5.Subjects:1198 people (623 males, 575 females) aged 65 years or over, of whom 925 were living in private households and 273 were living in institutions.Results:Intermediate alcohol consumption (particularly 0.1–14 units week−1; 1 unit = 8g) derived from a 4-day diet diary or a 12-month recall questionnaire, was associated with higher intakes of vitamins C, E, B1, iron, calcium, energy from food, carbohydrate and non-starch polysaccharides than heavy alcohol consumption (28 + units week−1) or abstinence, after adjustment for a number of factors (age, sex, domicile, social class, cigarette smoking, self-reported health, grip strength and total energy intake). Intermediate alcohol consumption was also associated with higher blood concentrations (independent of intake) of vitamin C, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein and calcium, with the lowest concentrations being found in heavy alcohol users. The lowest concentrations of serum ferritin were found in light drinkers and the highest levels in heavier alcohol drinkers. Alcohol consumption ranging from 0.1 to > 28 units week−1 was directly correlated with intakes of B vitamins, total energy and fat, with blood concentrations (independent of intake) of lycopene. high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, plasma pyridoxal phosphate and retinol, and with blood pressure and grip strength.Conclusions:Compared with abstinence and heavy drinking, light to moderate alcohol consumption in older people is associated with higher intakes of certain nutrients, and higher blood concentrations (independent of intake) of some micronutrient status indices, including antioxidants. The explanation for the latter associations remains unclear and further investigation is recommended. Heavier alcohol consumption is associated with both beneficial and adverse effects with respect to nutrient intakes and health status.

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Correlation between Health and Nutritional Status in Geriatric Population

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1177 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 297-302

Author(s):

Dheeraj Kumar ◽

Namrata Rastogi ◽

Ravi Madan

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Local Population ◽

Oral Care ◽

Saturated Fat ◽

Geriatric Population ◽

Number Of Teeth ◽

Masticatory Ability ◽

Natural Teeth ◽

Food Consumed

ABSTRACT Introduction Impaired oral health interferes with the masticatory ability of an individual causing dietary restrictions, resulting in decreased intake for key nutrients, i.e. iron, fiber, vitamin C, etc. Therefore, the main aim of this survey was to assess whether the oral condition of geriatric population is directly or indirectly related to the intake of selected nutrients. Aim It is presumed that the number of teeth affect the type of food consumed by an individual. This choice of food may compromise the nutritional value of the diet. The aim of this study is to find a correlation between the nutritional statuses of an individual to the number of teeth present. Materials and methods The subjects from the local population available were equally divided on the basis of number of posterior occluding pairs (POP) present and the detailed information about the quantity and quality of food consumed was collected and then this available data was converted to nutritional intake value and then statistical analysis was undertaken. Results It is seen that body mass index (BMI) has no correlation with the dental status of an individual, but nutrient intake is directly related to the number of POPs of natural teeth. Conclusion In the present study, it was observed that edentulous participants consumed less dietary and crude fibers and consumed more saturated fat and cholesterol than participants with 21 or more teeth. Therefore, one must actively improve the oral care throughout his life to further increase the overall quality of life. How to cite this article Kumar D, Rastogi N, Madan R. Correlation between Health and Nutritional Status in Geriatric Population. World J Dent 2012;3(4):297-302.

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NUTRITION SURVEY OF TASMANIA: II. VITAMIN C NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN THE SPRING OF 1945 AND AUTUMN OF 1946

The Medical Journal of Australia ◽

10.5694/j.1326-5377.1947.tb63742.x ◽

1947 ◽

Vol 1 (16) ◽

pp. 481-486 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vivienne Pecover ◽

Thelma J. Norris ◽

F. W. Clements

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Nutrition Survey

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Pairs of natural teeth rather than use of dental prosthesis are associated with nutritional status in older adults: a cross-sectional study

Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103656 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 103656

Author(s):

Pedro Paulo de Almeida Dantas ◽

Paulo Roberto Grafitti Colussi ◽

Koriandher da Silva Dezingrini ◽

Diandra Genoveva Sachetti ◽

Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dental Prosthesis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Natural Teeth

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A Five-Ingredient Nutritional Supplement and Home-Based Resistance Exercise Improve Lean Mass and Strength in Free-Living Elderly

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12082391 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 2391 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mats I. Nilsson ◽

Andrew Mikhail ◽

Lucy Lan ◽

Alessia Di Carlo ◽

Bethanie Hamilton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Resistance Exercise ◽

Old Age ◽

Body Fat ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Protein Supplementation ◽

Muscle Quality ◽

Free Living ◽

Home Based ◽

And Function

Old age is associated with lower physical activity levels, suboptimal protein intake, and desensitization to anabolic stimuli, predisposing for age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Although resistance exercise (RE) and protein supplementation partially protect against sarcopenia under controlled conditions, the efficacy of home-based, unsupervised RE (HBRE) and multi-ingredient supplementation (MIS) is largely unknown. In this randomized, placebo-controlled and double-blind trial, we examined the effects of HBRE/MIS on muscle mass, strength, and function in free-living, older men. Thirty-two sedentary men underwent twelve weeks of home-based resistance band training (3 d/week), in combination with daily intake of a novel five-nutrient supplement (‘Muscle5’; M5, n = 16, 77.4 ± 2.8 y) containing whey, micellar casein, creatine, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, or an isocaloric/isonitrogenous placebo (PLA; n = 16, 74.4 ± 1.3 y), containing collagen and sunflower oil. Appendicular and total lean mass (ASM; +3%, TLM; +2%), lean mass to fat ratios (ASM/% body fat; +6%, TLM/% body fat; +5%), maximal strength (grip; +8%, leg press; +17%), and function (5-Times Sit-to-Stand time; −9%) were significantly improved in the M5 group following HBRE/MIS therapy (pre vs. post tests; p < 0.05). Fast-twitch muscle fiber cross-sectional areas of the quadriceps muscle were also significantly increased in the M5 group post intervention (Type IIa; +30.9%, Type IIx, +28.5%, p < 0.05). Sub-group analysis indicated even greater gains in total lean mass in sarcopenic individuals following HBRE/MIS therapy (TLM; +1.65 kg/+3.4%, p < 0.05). We conclude that the Muscle5 supplement is a safe, well-tolerated, and effective complement to low-intensity, home-based resistance exercise and improves lean mass, strength, and overall muscle quality in old age.

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