Nutrients and Caloric Intake Associated with Fruits, Vegetables, and Legumes in the Elderly European Population
| Autor: | Marco Ghidina, Manfred Lamprecht, Luca Vedovelli, Dario Gregori, Silvia Gallipoli, Melina Tsiountsioura, Giulia Lorenzoni, Danila Azzolina, Megan French |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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0301 basic medicine
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| Zdroj: | Nutrients Nutrients, Vol 12, Iss 2746, p 2746 (2020) Volume 12 Issue 9 |
| Popis: | Nutrition is emerging as a key factor in promoting healthy lifestyles in the growing elderly population across Europe. In this study, we examined the non-animal-derived food source consumption among the elderly European population to evaluate the actual contributions of these foods to the diet of the elders. We gathered 21 studies conducted in 17 European countries to evaluate the fruit, vegetable, and legume (along with their derived products) consumption among the elderly (> 65 years) population. Foods&rsquo nutritional values were calculated and compared to the recommended intakes. A Bayesian multilevel hierarchical analysis was conducted to estimate the caloric intake of food categories and to compare the elderly and general adult populations. Although the lowest consumption was generally associated with the lowest nutrient and fiber intake, the reverse was not always the case. Concerning the general adult population, no differences in the related caloric intake of elders were noticed. Differences were instead evident when foods were divided into subclasses. Elderly populations consume fruit and fruit products, but they drink less fruit and vegetable juices and nectars. In conclusion, elderlies&rsquo fruit and vegetable consumption showed a peculiar pattern with respect to the general adult population, whose recognition could be helpful to address tailored policies. Constantly updated studies, including all the lifespan ages, are warranted to design tailored effective public health interventions. |
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