Food lists from the diet of a group of elderly individuals: analysis and perspectives
Food lists from the diet of a group of elderly individuals: analysis and perspectives
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DOI：
10.1590/s1415-790x2011000100015
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发表时间：
2011-03-01
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Ribeiro, Sandra Maria Lima
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Freitas, Angélica M de Pina;Philippi, Sonia Tucunduva;Ribeiro, Sandra Maria Lima
BACKGROUND: Despite the phenomena of population aging, Brazilian studies related to the feeding practices of elderly individuals are scarce. AIMS: To develop a list of the most ingested foods from community-dwelling elderly persons in the east-zone of Sao Paulo-Brazil and to analyse the foods that contribute most to relevant health-related nutrients of these individuals. METHODS: The study was performed with 100 individuals aged 60 years and above, registered at a local reference center. To describe the nutritional status, the weight and stature were measured and the BMI- body mass index was calculated. To develop the food lists, two 24 h food recalls were applied, during two different seasons of the year. The food recalls were analysed for food intake frequency and for percentage contribution of each food and each nutrient: energy, macronutrients, calcium and vitamin D. RESULTS: The participants were classified as following: 52% with BMI ≤28 kg/m2; 15% with BMI between 28 and 30 kg/m2; 26% between 30 and 35 kg/m2 and 7% presented BMI >35 kg/m2. The positive aspects related to food intake were rice, bean and green vegetable consumption. As negative aspects, we observed that the diet pattern was repetitive, since few foods contributed to a high number of nutrients. Furthermore, a high ingestion of refined carbohydrates was observed instead of whole foods. CONCLUSION: The food lists allowed reflecting on educative interventions, and also allow future development of different food frequency questionnaires that are specific for this group.
