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| An African perspective on nutrition and ageing | | Author(s) | A R P Walker |
| Journal title | Southern African Journal of Gerontology, vol 7, no 2, October 1998 |
| Pages | pp 27-29 |
| Keywords | Nutrition ; Ageing process ; Literature reviews ; Africa. |
| Annotation | Although the proportion of older people in African populations is much smaller than in white populations, it is increasing. Since the vast majority of Africans are in poor economic circumstances, questions arise as to how well they manage, particularly regarding their eating habits and nutritional state. What limited information is available indicates major shortfalls from the international recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of nutrients. Yet, outwardly, older Africans appear to manage better than would be expected. Hitherto, no relevant cross-sectional nor prospective studies have been undertaken with representative groups of African older people. In view of the increasing poverty of most African countries' populations, it would be of value to learn from nutritional and clinical studies of minimum food intakes which are still consistent with everyday good health. The author reviews the existing literature. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-990206210 A |
| Classmark | CF: BG: 64A: 7J |
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