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Assessment of nutritional status of older people in homes for the aged in the Somerset West area
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Marais, M. L., Marais, Debbi and Labadarios, D. (2007) Assessment of nutritional status of older people in homes for the aged in the Somerset West area. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 20 (3). pp. 102-108. ISSN 1607-0658.
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Abstract
Owing to the paucity of data in South Africa regarding older people (>60 years) living in homes for the aged, the aim of this study was to evaluate their nutritional status in a convenient sample of homes for the aged (N=4) in the Somerset West area.
In the descriptive, cross-sectional study, nutritional status was evaluated by using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) as well as traditional anthropometric measurements independently. Nutrient intake was determined using menu, plate wastage and food acceptability data.
The study population consisted of 53 male and 157 female older people with a mean age of 76.8 years (SD 10.6). The mean body mass index BMI was 25.6 (SD 5.17). According to the MNA, 6% of the older people were malnourished, and 47% were at risk for malnutrition. Had the independent anthropometric measurements been used, fewer older people would have been identified as at risk of malnutrition. After correcting for plate wastage, the average energy consumption was 6 963 kJ. Nutrient values 50%) were the starchy menu items, cooked vegetables and lunch protein dishes.
The MNA is a valuable instrument in identifying older people at risk of malnutrition, thus allowing for early intervention. There was a relationship between malnutrition and lower energy intake, emphasising the need for meticulous menu planning and monitoring of food consumption, and the need for addressing specific micronutrients.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > ( - July 2016) Health Education Hub Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School |
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Journal or Publication Title: | South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition | ||||
Publisher: | Medpharm Publications (Pty) Ltd | ||||
ISSN: | 1607-0658 | ||||
Official Date: | 2007 | ||||
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Volume: | 20 | ||||
Number: | 3 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 102-108 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Open Access (Creative Commons) |
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