Nutritional strategies facing an older demographic: The Nutrition UP 65 study protocol

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Amaral, Teresa (Author) FCNAUP; Santos, Alejandro (Author) FCNAUP; Guerra, Rita (Author) FCNAUP; Sousa, Ana (Author) FCNAUP; Álvares, Luísa (Author) FCNAUP; Valdiviesso, Rui (Author) FCNAUP; Afonso, Cláudia (Author) FCNAUP; Padrão, Patrícia (Author) FCNAUP; Martins, Cátia (Author) Other; Ferro, Graça (Author) Other; Moreira, Pedro (Author) FCNAUP; Borges, Nuno (Author) FCNAUP

Journal

Title: JMIR Research Protocols

Vol. 5 No. 3

Pages: 1-8

Publisher: JMIR Publications

Indexing

Pubmed / Medline

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-BHG

DOI: 10.2196/resprot.6037

Abstract (EN): Background: The population of Portugal is aging. The lack of data on older adults¿ nutritional status and the lack of nutrition knowledge amongst health professionals, caregivers, and older adults themselves, remains a challenge. Objective: The Nutrition UP 65 study aims to reduce nutritional inequalities in the older Portuguese adult population and improve knowledge regarding older Portuguese adults¿ nutritional status, specifically relating to undernutrition, obesity, sarcopenia, frailty, hydration, sodium, and vitamin D statuses. Methods: A representative sample of older Portuguese adults was selected. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, functional, and clinical data were collected. Sodium excretion, hydration, and vitamin D statuses were assessed. Results: Data collection (n=1500) took place between December, 2015 and June, 2016. Results will be disseminated in national and international scientific journals, and via Portuguese media. Conclusions: Nutrition UP 65 results will provide evidence for the design and implementation of effective preventive public health strategies regarding the elderly. These insights may represent relevant health gains and costs savings.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

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No. of pages: 8