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Autor:
M J, Kaiser, J M, Bauer, C, Ramsch, W, Uter, Y, Guigoz, T, Cederholm, D R, Thomas, P, Anthony, K E, Charlton, M, Maggio, A C, Tsai, D, Grathwohl, B, Vellas, C C, Sieber, K, Winning
Publikováno v:
The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 13:782-788
Objective: To validate a revision of the Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA®-SF) against the full MNA, a standard tool for nutritional evaluation. Methods: A literature search identified studies that used the MNA for nutritional screening i
Autor:
K E Charlton
Publikováno v:
Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition. 8(4)
Although the proportion of elderly people in African populations is much smaller than that in developed countries the absolute numbers of older Africans are rapidly increasing. The huge majority of Africans live in poor economic circumstances and few
Publikováno v:
Southern African Journal of Gerontology. 7:9-15
Institutionalized older persons are at risk of malnutrition, particularly regarding vitamin C and zinc deficiencies. These two micronutrients have been shown to play a role in wound healing and tissue repair, as well as immune function and appetite.
Autor:
K E Charlton
Publikováno v:
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 10:343-352
Aims: A cross-sectional study was undertaken among elderly men living alone in Sunderland to (1) assess their dietary intake and food habits, (2) to identify factors which influence their food choice, and (3) to investigate perceived needs regarding
Autor:
K E Charlton
Publikováno v:
Southern African Journal of Gerontology. 7:1-3
New health-care policies in South Africa have been targeted primarily towards women, children and the youth, and the elderly are not regarded as a priority. However, older persons are especially heavy consumers of health-care resources generally. Alt
Publikováno v:
The journal of nutrition, healthaging. 10(2)
To describe body mass index (BMI) distribution according to patterns of tobacco use, alcohol consumption and sociodemographic factors of older persons in Botswana.Data were collected in 1998 as part of a national household survey of 1085 subjects age
Publikováno v:
The journal of nutrition, healthaging. 10(1)
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a community-based, low-intensity exercise programme in older adults from socio-economically and historically disadvantaged communities.Three community centres were selected: two were allocated
Publikováno v:
The journal of nutrition, healthaging. 8(6)
Increased levels of physical activity (PA) have been linked to higher peak bone mass and increased bone area. The aim of the study was to identify the association between lifetime and current PA with estimated Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in a populati
Publikováno v:
The journal of nutrition, healthaging. 8(2)
Alzheimer s disease (AD), according to the free radical hypothesis, affects brain regions where free radical damage occurs. Antioxidant nutrients may help to protect these brain regions.To investigate whether plasma vitamin C and E status is lowered
Publikováno v:
International journal of food sciences and nutrition. 54(1)
Salt is widely used by the food industry, but information on the use of iodised salt as an ingredient in the manufacturing of processed foods in South Africa is not available. The iodine content of salt used in the manufacturing of bread, margarine a