scholarly journals DIETARY PATTERNS, NUTRIENT INTAKES, AND NUTRITIONAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STATUS OF SAUDI OLDER ADULTS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
H. M. Alsufiani ◽  
T.A. Kumosani ◽  
D. Ford ◽  
J.C. Mathers
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Free Living

Objective: to review the dietary patterns, nutrient intakes, and nutritional and physical activity status of older adults living in Saudi Arabia, to examine geographical differences in such patterns and to identify research gaps in respect of nutrition and physical activity for this population group. Design: Databases and websites (including Pubmed, Scopus, Proquest, Google Scholar and Arab Center for Nutrition) were searched in English and Arabic languages using the following key words: nutritional status, dietary pattern, food pattern, dietary habits, micronutrient intake and status, macronutrients intake, obesity, malnutrition, iron deficiency anemia, vitamin D, physical activity, exercise, Saudi older adults and Saudi elderly. All relevant and available data for both free-living and institutionalized Saudi older adults (> 50 years old or with mean age > 50 years) published in the last 20 years were included in this review. Results: We found that free-living females consumed fewer meals, and less fruits and vegetables, but their reported energy intake was higher than for males. Low intake of vitamins C and D were common in both genders and in those who lived in western and northern regions while low intake of folate and fiber were common in institutionalized people. Omega-3 fatty acids and fish were more highly consumed by older adults living in the coastal region compared with residents in the internal region. Obesity, overweight, vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency and physical inactivity were prevalent in free living older adults throughout the country while underweight and iron deficiency anemia were prevalent in institutionalized persons. Conclusion: Information on dietary patterns, nutrient intakes, and nutritional and physical activity status of older adults living in Saudi Arabia is fragmentary and interpretation of the findings is hampered by the lack of population-representative sampling frames and the use of heterogeneous data collection tools. More systematic studies are essential to facilitate objective assessment of these important lifestyle-related factors and to inform public health policies.

Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia amongst a Subset of Female Students at Aljouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Abozer Y. Elderdery ◽  
Abdulaziz S. Alshaiban ◽  
Abdelgadir A. Abdelgadir
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Deficiency Anemia

Effect of Vitamin D Replacement on Hemoglobin Concentration in Subjects with Concurrent Iron-Deficiency Anemia and Vitamin D Deficiency: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basavraj Sooragonda ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Bhadada ◽  
Viral N. Shah ◽  
Pankaj Malhotra ◽  
Jasmina Ahluwalia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
25 Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Hb Concentration

Background: The effect of vitamin D replacement on hemoglobin (Hb) concentration in subjects with concurrent deficiencies of vitamin D and iron is not known. Methods: We report on an investigator-initiated, randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled, 12-week interventional trial. Thirty subjects with iron-deficiency anemia (serum ferritin <15 µg/l) were randomized to an intervention arm (cholecalciferol, i.e. vitamin D3, 0.6 million units i.m. once) or placebo. In all subjects, iron deficiency was corrected with parental iron. Other causes of anemia were excluded with appropriate investigation. The primary end point was a rise in Hb concentration. Results: Baseline parameters of age, BMI, hemogram values and levels of serum ferritin, 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and parathyroid hormone (PTH) were similar in the 2 arms. Twelve weeks after vitamin D replacement, there was a significant increase in 25 (OH)D levels (57.7 ± 20.5 vs. 14.1 ± 6.2 ng/ml, p < 0.0001) and a decrease in PTH levels (32.4 ± 16.4 vs. 52.9 ± 18.4 pg/ml, p = 0.003) in subjects in the intervention arm when compared to the placebo arm. However, the increments in serum ferritin and Hb concentration in the intervention and placebo arm did not differ. Conclusion: Vitamin D replacement in subjects with iron-deficiency anemia after iron correction does not improve Hb concentration further.

scholarly journals The association of vitamin D deficiency with iron deficiency anemia in Turkish children aged between 4 months to 5 years old

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Çelik ◽  
Rukiye Saç ◽  
Nermin Dindar Badem ◽  
Yıldız Dallar Bilge ◽  
Bulent Alioglu
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Turkish Children ◽  
Group I ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
25 Oh Vitamin D

Objectives: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is most frequent in children under five years old. Many studies have shown a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) in similar age group. An association between IDA and VDD was reported. The objective of our study was to determine whether there is an association of VDD with IDA in Turkish children under 5 years old. Methods: Children, ages between four months-five years were included in a case–control study. Two groups were constituted: children with IDA (group I) and healthy control children without IDA (group II). Serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels lower than 20 ng/mL were considered as deficiency. Results: Mean age of group I (n=211, 24.8±17.5 months, 45% males) and group II (n=149, 26.4±17.7 months, 44% males) were comparable (p>0.05). Median vitamin D level in group I (22.5 ng/ml) was lower than group II (32.3 ng/mL) (p=0.001). The frequency of VDD was 38.5% in group I and 14.5% in group II (p<0.001). Sixteen children had subclinical rickets signs (All <36 months old); 14 of these were in group I (p=0.034). Conclusions: VDD is more frequent in small children with IDA than healthy controls. Most of the children presenting subclinical rickets signs had concurrent IDA. Physicians should note that VDD or even subclinical rickets may associate to IDA in children younger than 36 months old.

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