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| Cognitive, behavioral and environmental correlates of nutrient supplement use among independently living older adults | | Author(s) | Mina S Freeman, Roger G Sargent, Patricia A Sharpe |
| Journal title | Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, vol 17, no 3, 1998 |
| Pages | pp 19-40 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Vitamins ; Diet ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Living in the community ; Correlation ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | A sample of 300 American non-institutionalised adults age 60 years and older was surveyed, to assess: type, frequency, dosage and reasons for supplement use; health status and health-related behaviours; and cognitive and environmental independent variables. Older adults are more likely to be regular users of supplements, if they reveal a more favourable attitude toward supplement use, less dependence on physical intervention, greater environmental influence, and fewer perceived barriers to supplement use. Although knowledge about vitamins and minerals was not a statistically significant correlate in the final logistic regression model, supplement use as a function of knowledge alone was significant. Those consuming moderate or large doses of supplements had significantly higher scores on knowledge of vitamins and minerals, more favourable attitude toward supplement use, and fewer perceived barriers to supplement use than low dose users. Socio-economic status and race were significantly associated with supplement use. Those with lower fat intake, lower risk of malnutrition, higher rating of perceived health, and consistent exercise habits were also more likely to be consumers of supplements. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-981008002 A |
| Classmark | CFE: CFD: F: K4: 49: 7T |
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