scholarly journals Vegetarianism and the Older Adult

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Johnston ◽  
Wendy Dahl
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Common Concern ◽  
Adequate Amount ◽  
Vegetarian Diets

Vegetarian diets have become more and more popular in recent years, but there is a common concern that such a diet may not provide the adequate amount of nutrients. This 3-page document discusses this misconception and explains the various benefits of a vegetarian diet for older adults. Written by Kelly Johnston and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, January 2019. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs317

scholarly journals Weight Loss and the Older Adult: Risks and Benefits

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Gans ◽  
Rachel L. Savelle ◽  
Nancy J. Gal ◽  
Wendy J. Dahl
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Unintentional Weight Loss ◽  
Risks And Benefits

Adults who are obese are often advised to lose weight to reduce the risk of chronic disease. However, the health benefits of weight loss change as we become older, and unintentional weight loss is linked to its own set of health risks. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department discusses the risks and benefits of planned and unplanned weight loss for older adults. Written by Wendy Gans, Rachelle Savelle, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy Dahl.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs401

scholarly journals A Guide to Healthy Snacking for the Frail Older Adult

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula G. Harris-Swiatko ◽  
Wendy J. Dahl
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Nutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Frail Older Adult

Frail older adults face unique challenges that may lead to discouragement, decreased food consumption, and irregular eating patterns, which can further lead to various nutrient deficiencies. Simple, nutritious snacks that are easy to eat are a great way to add nutritious foods to their diet. This 3-page fact sheet provides several easy snack ideas. Written by Paula G. Harris-Swiatko and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, March 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs214

scholarly journals La Dieta y la Salud del Cerebro

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy J Dahl ◽  
Alexa Barad ◽  
Pooja Tolani
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Language Version

Seguir una dieta saludable proporciona muchos beneficios a lo largo del ciclo de la vida. Mantener buenos hábitos de alimentación a medida que envejecemos puede ser especialmente útil para preservar la salud cognitiva―la capacidad de recordar, aprender y tomar decisiones. This is the Spanish-language version of FSHN17-9/FS304, Diet and Brain Health. This 4-page document provides tips for healthful eating that may help to maximize brain health in older adults. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs307

scholarly journals Puréed Foods: High Protein

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamila R. Lepore ◽  
Wendy J. Dahl
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
High Protein ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Modified Diet ◽  
Health And Well Being

Protein is an important nutrient. Many older adults do not consume enough of this vital nutrient, crucial to overall health and well-being. For those with dysphagia and on a puréed diet, consuming sufficient protein is even more difficult. While a texture-modified diet may not be the diet of choice, the goal is to make it as appealing as possible so that the person consuming the purées can experience a better quality of life. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Jamila R. Lepore and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, March 2013.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs208 Revised July 2016 and March 2020. 

scholarly journals COAST-ES: Herramienta integral de tamizaje para adultos mayores

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karima Alabasi ◽  
Nancy J. Gal ◽  
Wendy Dahl ◽  
Daniela Rivero Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Spanish Translation ◽  
Para Determinar

El tamizaje (cribado) del riesgo nutricional es un primer paso para identificar rápidamente a las personas que pueden estar desnutridas o en riesgo de desnutrición. Una herramienta de tamizaje de detección de desnutrición debe ser fácil de usar, rápida de administrar y válida para poder identificar correctamente a las personas en riesgo de desnutrición. La Herramienta Integral de Tamizaje de Adultos Mayores (COAST, por sus siglas en inglés) es una herramienta váida y práctica para determinar si los adultos mayores que viven en la comunidad están en riesgo de desnutrición. This is the Spanish translation of FSHN20-37/FS393, COAST: A Comprehensive Older-Adult Screening Tool. Written by Karima Alabasi, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy J. Dahl, translated by Daniela Rivero Mendoza, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs396

scholarly journals Shopping for Health: A Menu for One

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgan Denhard ◽  
Wendy Dahl
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Meal Preparation ◽  
A Priority

In today’s busy world, many Americans find themselves cooking meals for one. Older adults and college students alike face the challenge of making meal preparation a priority when no one else is depending on them to create a balanced meal. Whether you pop a dish into the microwave after a busy day or spend time cooking a special meal for yourself, shopping for and preparing healthy, low-cost meals for one can be easy and enjoyable with just a little bit of planning. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Morgan Denhard and Wendy Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs224

scholarly journals Pérdida de peso y los adultos mayores: Riesgos y beneficios

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Gans ◽  
Rachelle Savelle ◽  
Nancy Gal ◽  
Wendy J Dahl ◽  
Daniela Rivero-Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Spanish Translation ◽  
Risks And Benefits

A los adultos obesos a menudo se les aconseja perder peso para reducir el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas. Sin embargo, los beneficios para la salud de la pérdida de peso cambian a medida que envejecemos. Esta publicación analiza los riesgos y beneficios de la pérdida de peso planificada y no planificada para adultos mayores.This is the Spanish translation of FSHN20-42/FS401, Weight Loss and the Older Adult: Risks and Benefits, written by Wendy Gans, Rachelle Savelle, Nancy Gal, and Wendy Dahl, translated by Daniela Rivero-Mendoza, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs414

scholarly journals Vegetarianismo y adultos mayores

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Johnston ◽  
Wendy Dahl ◽  
Daniela Rivero Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science

Las dietas basadas en plantas se recomiendan para reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cr&oacute;nicas. Una dieta vegetariana es una dieta basada en plantas compuesta de vegetales, frutas, granos integrales, legumbres, nueces y semillas, con o sin alimentos a base de l&aacute;cteos y huevos. Si se excluyen todos los alimentos de origen animal, se considera una dieta vegana. Las dietas vegetarianas y veganas bien planificadas pueden mejorar la salud durante todas las etapas de la vida, incluida la edad adulta. Sin embargo, cuando se sigue una dieta vegetariana como adulto mayor, se debe prestar especial atenci&oacute;n a los cambios en las necesidades nutricionales relacionadas con la edad.This new 4-page article is a translation of FSHN19-1/FS317, <i>Vegetarianism and the Older Adult</i>. Written by Kelly Johnston and Wendy J. Dahl, translated by Daniela Rivero Mendoza, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.

scholarly journals Diet and Brain Health

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja N. Tolani ◽  
Wendy J. Dahl
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Cognitive Health

Following a healthful diet provides many benefits throughout the life cycle. Maintaining good eating habits as we age can be especially helpful to preserve cognitive health (the ability to remember, learn, and make decisions). This 3-page publication provides tips for healthful eating that may help to maximize brain health in older adults. Written by Pooja Tolani and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, January 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs304

Talk or Walk? Gait Speed over Self-Report in Association with Cognitive Speed in Healthy Older Adults

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-52
Author(s):  
Matthew C. Costello ◽  
Shane J. Sizemore ◽  
Kimberly E. O’Brien ◽  
Lydia K. Manning
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Report ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Relative Value ◽  
Cognitive Speed ◽  
Age Range

Abstract. This study explores the relative value of both subjectively reported cognitive speed and gait speed in association with objectively derived cognitive speed. It also explores how these factors are affected by psychological and physical well-being. A group of 90 cognitively healthy older adults ( M = 73.38, SD = 8.06 years, range = 60–89 years) were tested in a three-task cognitive battery to determine objective cognitive speed as well as measures of gait speed, well-being, and subjective cognitive speed. Analyses indicated that gait speed was associated with objective cognitive speed to a greater degree than was subjective report, the latter being more closely related to well-being than to objective cognitive speed. These results were largely invariant across the 30-year age range of our older adult sample.

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