Nutritional evaluation and supplementation of elderly subjects participating in a "meals on wheels" program

The nutritional assessment of 33 healthy elderly individuals participating in the "meals on wheels" program of noting a need for substantial increases in the daily intake of total calories and protein in some subjects. Twelve selected participants were provided polymeric dietary supplement...

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Published inJPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition Vol. 9; no. 3; p. 343
Main Authors Lipschitz, D.A, Mitchell, C.O, Steele, R.W, Milton, K.Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1985
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ADDITIF ALIMENTAIRE
ADITIVOS ALIMENTARIOS
Aged
Body Weight
Energy Intake
ESTADO NUTRICIONAL
ETAT NUTRITIONNEL
Female
Food Services
Food, Fortified
Health Status Indicators
Humans
Leukocyte Count
Male
NUTRICION
NUTRITION
Nutrition Disorders - diet therapy
Nutrition Disorders - epidemiology
Nutrition Disorders - immunology
Nutrition Surveys
Protein-Energy Malnutrition - diet therapy
Skin Tests
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Summary:The nutritional assessment of 33 healthy elderly individuals participating in the "meals on wheels" program of noting a need for substantial increases in the daily intake of total calories and protein in some subjects. Twelve selected participants were provided polymeric dietary supplements. Improved nutritional status was observed and supplementation caused significant increase in total iron binding capacity (TIBC). Also, the immune and hematopoietic functions did not improve with nutritional supplementation. Implications from the nutrient level is that specific nutrient bioavailability may not be uniform
Bibliography:S30
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ISSN:0148-6071
1941-2444
DOI:10.1177/0148607185009003343