Micronutrient intake and deficiencies in the aged
Nutritional needs of the aged
Physiological changes that compromise nutrient transit and absorption
Behavioral patterns that lead to malnutrition
Inadequate nutrient intakes in the elderly: percentage of individuals eating less than 65% of RDA
Vitamin D
Vitamin D: the sunlight factor
Vitamin D: the aging factor
Zinc
Good sources of zinc
About 31% of elderly eat less than 65% of RDA
Good sources of calcium
B vitamins in the elderly
Folic acid (folacin)
Folate in the elderly
B6 Pyridoxine
B12 Cobalamin
Antioxidants
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Magnesium
Good sources of magnesium
Dietary patterns that lead to malnutrition
Nutritional status of cluster members
Dietary patterns in cluster members
Malnutrition by individual cluster members: percent of individuals eating less than 65% of RDA
Dietary protein in the elderly
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