Dietary availability in elderly Portuguese households

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Santos, D. (Author) FCNAUP; Rodrigues, Sara (Author) FCNAUP; Oliveira, Bruno (Author) FCNAUP; Almeida, Maria Daniel Vaz de (Author) FCNAUP

Journal

Title: Public Health Nutrition

Vol. 18 No. 3

Pages: 392-402

ISSN: 1368-9800

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

CORDIS: Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00A-445

DOI: 10.1017/S1368980014000494

Abstract (EN): Objective To identify dietary availability and its time trends in elderly Portuguese households. Design A set of four cross-sectional studies based on the Household Budget Surveys was used. The dietary data were described using the daily per capita availability of food and beverages, energy and selected nutrients (macronutrients, different lipid fractions and simple sugars). Differences between elderly household types and time trends were studied. Setting Portuguese Household Budget Survey data from 1989/1990, 1994/1995, 2000/2001 and 2005/2006. Subjects Households with members aged 65 years were selected and categorized as solitary elderly female, solitary elderly male or couple (composed of one elderly female and one elderly male). Results While cereals, fats/oils, potatoes and sugar/sugar products decreased, an increase occurred in milk/milk products, fruits, bottled water, fruit/vegetable juices and soft drinks (P<005). The highest values for foods and beverages were mostly found in couples, while the lowest ones were from solitary males. Exceptions were observed for cereals, eggs, milk/milk products, vegetables, fruits and non-alcoholic beverages, higher in solitary females; and for sugar/sugar products and alcoholic beverages, higher in solitary males. Over time, total energy and carbohydrates decreased while proteins and saturated fatty acids increased (P<0001). Lipids increased in solitary males and couples (P<005). Simple sugars increased in solitary males but decreased in solitary females and couples (P<005). Conclusions The increases in fruits and vegetables in solitary females accord with a healthier food pattern, but overall imbalances in the macronutrient profile for all elderly households may imply a decreasing diet quality.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

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