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| The nutrient intake of elderly men living alone and their attitudes towards nutrition education | | Author(s) | K E Charlton |
| Journal title | Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, vol 10, 1997 |
| Pages | pp 343-352 |
| Keywords | Nutrition ; Older men ; Over 70s ; Living alone ; Sunderland. |
| Annotation | A cross-sectional study was undertaken among older men living alone in Sunderland to assess their dietary intake and food habits, to identify factors which influence their food choices, and to investigate perceived needs regarding nutrition education activities. A random sample of 66 men, aged 70 years and over, was drawn from members of luncheon clubs and residents of sheltered housing. Dietary intake was assessed using a validated semi-quantified food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Findings showed that intake of all nutrients, with the exception of energy, vitamin D and fibre was adequate. Almost half of the subjects had energy intakes below the estimated average daily requirement, and the majority tended towards underweight, as indicated by the age-adjusted reference standards for body mass index (BMI). Taste and enjoyment were the factors which most influenced food choice. The main identified source of nutrition information was the media, followed by relatives and friends. Only half of the subjects perceived that they would benefit from nutrition education. The study concluded that this age group is not a receptive audience for nutrition education activities. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980623215 A |
| Classmark | CF: BC: BBK: K8: 86E * |
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