Micronutrient intake and deficiencies in the aged

11/1/99


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Micronutrient intake and deficiencies in the aged

Nutritional needs of the aged

Physiological changes that compromise nutrient transit and absorption

Physiological changes that compromise nutrient transit and absorption

Physiological changes that compromise nutrient transit and absorption

Physiological changes that compromise nutrient transit and absorption

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)

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

Nutritional status of cluster members

Dietary protein in the elderly

Author: Kinesiology

Email: katarina@umich.edu

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