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Nutritional status and physical activity in relation to cognitive function in a group of elderly in Nigeria
Author(s)	E O Ojofeitimi, K T Ijadunola, V A Jegede
Journal title	Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, vol 22, no 1, 2002
Pages	pp 49-62
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Nutrition ; Keeping fit ; Cognitive processes ; Living in the community ; Evaluation ; Nigeria.
Annotation	The relationship between nutritional status, physical activity levels and cognitive performance was examined in a group of 84 healthy, non-institutionalised Nigerians aged 55-95 years. Anthropometric techniques and a 24-hour dietary recall were employed to assess nutritional status. Approximately 52% of the subjects were classified as malnourished. The vast majority of the subjects' dietary intake leaned heavily towards the energy giving food group. About 68% of the subjects regularly took nutritional supplements, and there was a significant correlation between this intake and cognitive function score. Based on the findings, regular intake of nutritional supplements and moderate physical activity will not only produce a healthier elderly population, but will also improve their cognitive function. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-021111209 A
Classmark	CF: CE: DA: K4: 4C: 7MT
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