scholarly journals Food consumption, lifestyle and its influence on the aging process

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e098111437
Author(s):  
Isabel Oliveira Aires ◽  
Larissa Layana Cardoso de Sousa ◽  
Dallyla Jennifer Morais de Sousa ◽  
Diana Stefany Cardoso de Araújo ◽  
Iara Katrynne Fonsêca Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Adequate Diet ◽  
Chronic Morbidity

Objective: To show the influence of eating patterns and lifestyles on aging. Method: This study is an integrative review of the literature that relates food consumption and lifestyle in the aging process. It consisted of five steps: elaboration of the guiding question, search in the literature, critical analysis of data, integration of data and presentation of results. We used the databases SciElo, LILACS and Pubmed with the descriptors "Food consumption, lifestyle, aging". After the selection of the studies, 15 articles were used for structuring this integrative review. Results: Regarding food, the studies highlighted the importance of regulator food consumption and the reduction of foods with high caloric value. The practice of regular physical activity has shown to be a great ally in improving the quality of aging. As for smoking and alcoholism, practices that are incompatible with healthy aging are considered. Most of the selected studies worked with elderly people in the age group from 60 years and revealed that many of them do not have the habit of smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages. Conclusion: Adequate diet and physical activity are determinants that positively influence the active aging process, while smoking and alcoholism can lead to chronic morbidity. The studies also reveal the need to carry out more educational actions aimed at this population group in order to stimulate the improvement of health and quality of life.

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Reduce Risk

For more than half a century fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology have enthusiastically advocated for the promotion and adoption of physically active lifestyles as an affordable and effective means to prevent chronic diseases and conditions, and enhance independence and high quality of life for older adults. It is possible to discern distinct evolutionary stages when examining scholarship related to the role of physical activity in the promotion of healthy aging. Research into physical activity and aging began with critical early studies that established the underlying scientific evidence for a relationship between physical activity and healthy aging. More recent work has addressed such topics as building consumer demand, developing policies and legislation to support active aging, and understanding the complex interrelationships between physical activity and other lifestyle factors in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and conditions. It is increasingly apparent that strategies to promote active and successful aging must be integrated into an effective public policy. Kinesiologists and other health professionals, working in collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines, can help to reduce risk factors for chronic disease and improve quality of life for older adults by building awareness of the importance of physical activity and by assisting with the development and implementation of appropriate and effective interventions that reduce risk factors and improve quality of life.

scholarly journals Characteristics of fast-food/takeaway-food and restaurant/café-food consumers among New Zealand adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 2368-2377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Smith ◽  
Andrew Robert Gray ◽  
Elizabeth Ann Fleming ◽  
Winsome Ruth Parnell
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate: (i) the percentage of the New Zealand (NZ) population reporting fast food/takeaway food and restaurant/café food per day; (ii) examine demographic factors associated with their use; (iii) quantify their contribution to energy intake; and (iv) describe the specific types of foods reported from both sources.DesignTwenty-four hour diet recalls from the cross-sectional 2008/09 NZ Adult Nutrition Survey were used to identify fast-food and restaurant-food consumers.SettingNZ households.SubjectsAdults aged 15 years and older (n 4721).ResultsOverall 28 % reported consuming at least one fast food and 14 % a restaurant food within the 24 h diet recall. Fast-food consumption was not associated with level of education or an area-based measure of socio-economic status, but a higher education was positively associated with restaurant-food consumption. Individual factors such as ethnicity, household size, age, sex and marital status were found to be important influences on the use of fast food and restaurant food. Fast-food consumption was more prevalent among participants living in urban areas, young adults (19–30 years) and Māori compared with NZ European and Others. The most frequently reported fast foods were bread-based dishes, potatoes (including fries) and non-alcoholic beverages.ConclusionsGiven the high reported consumption of fast food by young adults, health promotion initiatives both to improve the nutritional quality of fast-food menus and to encourage healthier food choices would likely make a large impact on the overall diet quality of this group.

Physical activity diminishes aging-related decline of physical and cognitive performance

2014 ◽  
Vol 155 (21) ◽  
pp. 817-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Péter Apor ◽  
László Babai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Muscle Force ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Prognostic Impact ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
The Impact

Aging-related decline of muscle force, walking speed, locomotor coordination, aerobic capacity and endurance exert prognostic impact on life expectancy. Proper use of training may diminish the aging process and it may improve the quality of life of elderly persons. This paper provides a brief summary on the impact of training on aging-related decline of physical and cognitive functions. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(21), 817–821.

scholarly journals Influencers deportivos y su repercusión en el consumo, la actividad física y su proyección en redes sociales por los adolescentes andaluces (España) (Sports influencers and their impact on consumption, physical activity and their projection on social net

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 591-602
Author(s):  
Javier Gil Quintana ◽  
Rafael Felipe Ruiz ◽  
Miguel Ángel Moreno Muro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Share Data ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

El objetivo de la presente investigación, cuyo corte metodológico es mixto, ha sido conocer el impacto que ejercen los influencers deportivos en un grupo poblacional de 404 adolescentes andaluces encuestados y 10 entrevistados cuya edad abarca desde los 16 hasta los 20 años. Atendiendo a los principales hallazgos, se demuestra que estos influencers contribuyen de manera positiva a aumentar el grado de motivación y adherencia por la actividad física. De forma sintética, el estudio establece una disociación entre la modalidad deportiva que se practica y el género del adolescente. Con esta afirmación queda expresado que ambos géneros tienen tendencia a seguir a influencers de su mismo género. Además, no se ha podido determinar que los hombres compren más dispositivos electrónicos que las mujeres. Sin embargo, un aspecto significativo a nivel estadístico es que el género masculino presenta más tendencia por compartir los datos en redes sociales y que los adolescentes que han comprado un dispositivo han intentado, en la mayor medida posible, que la marca se asemeje al que promociona su influencer. Concluimos que la labor que ejercen estos personajes públicos sobre sus seguidores es eficaz y directa, pues son capaces de incidir significativamente y mejorar la calidad de vida de todo aquel que los secunden.  Abstract. The main of this research, whose methodological approach is mixed, has been to determine (otra opción: was to determine) the impact of sports influencers have on a population group of 404 Andalusian adolescents surveyed and 10 interviewees whose age ranges from 16 to 20 years. According to the main findings, it is shown that these influencers contribute positively to increasing the degree of motivation and adherence to physical activity. In summary, the study establishes a dissociation between the type of sport practiced and the gender of the adolescent. This statement shows that both genders tend to follow influencers of the same gender. In addition, it could not be determined that men buy more electronic devices than women. However, a statistically significant aspect is that males are more likely to share data on social media and that adolescents who have bought a device have tried, as much as possible, to have the brand resemble the one promoted by their influencer. Finally, it is concluded that the work of these public figures over their followers is effective and direct, as they are able to have a significant impact and improve the quality of life of all those who support them.

scholarly journals Educação permanente, qualidade de vida e envelhecimento saudável na escola: estudo exploratório

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 567
Author(s):  
Adriana Cortez Fernandes ◽  
Elaine Antunes Cortez ◽  
Marcos Paulo Fonseca Corvino
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Leave Of Absence

This research intention is to contribute to the maintenance of quality of life during the aging process of workers of a technical school. Aim: To use continuing health education as a tool for the development of the theme regarding quality of life in the healthy aging process. Method This is descriptive-exploratory, research-action, with a qualitative methodological approach research. Semi-structured questionnaires and the observation of educational groups will be used to collect data. Inclusion criteria: to work in the language centre or in the computing centre. Exclusion criteria: employees who are currently  in  any  kind  of  leave  of  absence,  including  annual holiday  leaves.  The information collected through the questionnaire will be interpreted according to Bardin's Content Analysis method. The remaining stages will be analysed using Paulo Freire and Permanent  Health  Education  Policy  (Política  Nacional  de  Educação Permanente  em Saúde)  theoretical  frameworks.    Subsequently,  the  results  will  be  presented  to  the employees,  allowing  them  to  ponder  over  the  importance  of  continuing  education  for having life quality during the aging process. 

Individual DNA Methylation Profile is Correlated with Age and can be Targeted to Modulate Healthy Aging and Longevity

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (39) ◽  
pp. 4139-4149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Guarasci ◽  
Patrizia D'Aquila ◽  
Alberto Montesanto ◽  
Andrea Corsonello ◽  
Dina Bellizzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Methylation ◽  
Mitochondrial Dna ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Nuclear Dna ◽  
Epigenetic Modification ◽  
Biological Aging ◽  
Biomarkers Of Aging ◽  
Age Related

: Patterns of DNA methylation, the best characterized epigenetic modification, are modulated by aging. In humans, different studies at both site-specific and genome-wide levels have reported that modifications of DNA methylation are associated with the chronological aging process but also with the quality of aging (or biological aging), providing new perspectives for establishing powerful biomarkers of aging. : In this article, the role of DNA methylation in aging and longevity has been reviewed by analysing literature data about DNA methylation variations occurring during the lifetime in response to environmental factors and genetic background, and their association with the aging process and, in particular, with the quality of aging. Special attention has been devoted to the relationship between nuclear DNA methylation patterns, mitochondrial DNA epigenetic modifications, and longevity. Mitochondrial DNA has recently been reported to modulate global DNA methylation levels of the nuclear genome during the lifetime, and, in spite of the previous belief, it has been found to be the target of methylation modifications. : Analysis of DNA methylation profiles across lifetime shows that a remodeling of the methylome occurs with age and/or with age-related decline. Thus, it can be an excellent biomarker of aging and of the individual decline and frailty status. The knowledge about the mechanisms underlying these modifications is crucial since it might allow the opportunity for targeted treatment to modulate the rate of aging and longevity.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Support on the Quality of Life in a Sample of Potosinos Older Adultus

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Angelina González Hurtado ◽  
María del Refugio Acuña Gurrola ◽  
Deyanira Loredo González
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Social ◽  
Different Types

Introduction. Because of de increase of the poblation and the heterogeneity of the aging process, it is necessary to know the elements that contribute to successful old age. So the purpose of this study was to identify the type and source of support than has greatest impact on quality of life of elderly mexican participants. Material and Method. Was interviewed a voluntary and intentional sample of143older adults, about their quality of life and satisfaction with the social supportnetwork. Results. Family and not-family links provide types of support that have a specific significant effect on the different components of quality of life and even, except for the couple, not-family support has a greater number of quality effects of life. Conclusions. The diversification and strengthening of all links that make up the network is necessary, because of each link is a potential provider of different types of support, contributes to strengthening the quality of life in this population group.

scholarly journals Espaços de convivência para idosos: benefícios e estratégias

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (24) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Celia Maria Francisco ◽  
Marcia Abrantes Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Retirement Communities ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Os espaços de Convivência para o idoso no Brasil, destina-se ao segmento às pessoas com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos em situação de vulnerabilidade, risco pessoal e social. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi conhecer os benefícios e as estratégias utilizadas nos Núcleos e Centros de Convivência para idosos. Foi realizada revisão integrativa nas bases SCIELO e LILACS. Para tal foi utilizado os descritores Convivência; Idoso, Isolamento. Os resultados demonstram que os idosos participantes de centro de convivência apresentam melhor equilíbrio, mobilidade funcional e qualidade de vida quando comparados aqueles que não frequentam o espaço. Conclui-se que os espaços de convivência não seja apenas um local para atividade física, lazer, diversão e prevenção a doenças associadas ao processo do envelhecimento, mas sim, um ambiente que contribui para o autonomia, independência e inclusão social da pessoa idosa.Descritores: Convivência, Idoso, Isolamento. Spaces of coexistence for elderly: benefits and strategiesAbstract: The retirement communities in Brazil, are aimed at the segment of people aged 60 or over in a situation of vulnerability, personal and social risk. Thus, the objective of the study was to know the benefits and strategies used in this retirement communities. An integrative review was carried out at the SCIELO and LILACS databases. To this end, the descriptors were used Coexistence; Old, Isolation. The results show that elderly people living in retirement communities have better balance, functional mobility and quality of life when compared to those who do not attend the space. It is concluded that the living spaces are not only a place for physical activity, leisure, fun and prevention of diseases associated with the aging process, but rather an environment that contributes to the autonomy, independence and social inclusion of the elderly person.Descriptors: Coexistence, Old, Isolation. Espacios de convivencia para anciano: beneficios y estrategiasResumen: Los espacios de Convivencia para el anciano en Brasil, se destina al segmento a las personas con edad igual o superior a 60 años en situación de vulnerabilidad, riesgo personal y social. Así, el objetivo del estudio fue conocer los beneficios y las estrategias utilizadas en los Núcleos y Centros de Convivencia para ancianos. Se realizó una revisión integrativa en las bases SCIELO y LILACS. Para ello se utilizaron los descriptores Convivencia; Ancianos, Aislamiento. Los resultados demuestran que los ancianos participantes de centro de convivencia presentan mejor equilibrio, movilidad funcional y calidad de vida cuando comparados aquellos que no frecuentan el espacio. Se concluye que los espacios de convivencia no son sólo un lugar para la actividad física, el ocio, la diversión y la prevención de las enfermedades asociadas al proceso del envejecimiento, sino un entorno que contribuye a la autonomía, independencia e inclusión social de la persona de edad.Descriptores: Convivencia, Ancianos, Aislamiento.

scholarly journals Benefits of physical activity on elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Esther Lizbeth Islas-Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Muscle Tone ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction: The increase in the Elderly population as the main characteristic of the demographic transition brings with it multiple challenges for public health. As part of the public politics of the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy aging, Physical Activity (PA) is relevant, being the subject of multiple studies about its benefits on the quality of life of older people. The adoption of a healthy lifestyle at an early age and even in old age, which includes PA, favors the quality of life of the subjects and a healthy aging. Method: This article is a systematic review of the Pubmed, Google Schoolar, Elsevier, Scielo and Redalyc index. Using the keywords, 132 related articles were found, however, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 120 articles were discarded, leaving 12 studies for review. Results: 72% of the studies showed benefits at a physical level: PA in old age improves strength, balance, flexibility and muscle tone. It is also related to a significant reduction in arterial stiffness. 11% of the investigations refer to improvements in the psychoemotional sphere: PA generates positive feelings such as happiness or good self-perception. And 17% of the articles focused on quality of life: PA favors the perception of better quality of life. Conclusion: Physical activity improves health in the physical, mental and social spheres of older adults, improving their quality of life and promoting healthy aging.

scholarly journals Association between licit drugs, physical activity and health-related quality of life in adolescents in northern Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-123
Author(s):  
Raylane Carneiro de Sousa ◽  
Alesandra Araújo de Sousa ◽  
Wagner Rodrigues Martins ◽  
Alexandre Lima de Araújo Ribeiro ◽  
Eduarda Cristina da Costa Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Adolescence is a period in which several transformations and identity formation occur, making adolescents vulnerable to risky situations. Therefore, this study aimed to verify the association between physical activity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and the use of licit drugs by high school adolescents in Tocantinopolis (Brazil). One hundred and sixty-two adolescents (aged 16.3; SD = 1.7 years old) answered a questionnaire with sociodemographic information, time of physical activity and of sedentary behaviors, and use of cigarettes and alcohol. The HRQoL was assessed through the KIDSCREEN-27. As a result, the practice of physical activity among adolescents was significantly associated only with the domains of physical well-being (β= 0.003; p < 0.001) and with the domain of the social support and peer group (β= 0.002; p < 0.012). In addition, the adolescents who reported not smoking and not consuming alcoholic beverages were four times more likely to have a better perception of quality of life in the domain of physical well-being (OR = 4.06; p < 0.001). In conclusion, physically active adolescents, who do not drink alcohol and do not smoke, had better HRQoL.

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