Prospective associations of poor diet quality with long-term incidence of protein-energy malnutrition in community-dwelling older adults: the Health, Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a major problem in older adults. Whether poor diet quality is an indicator for the long-term development of PEM is unknown.

Objective

The aim was to determine whether poor diet quality is associated with the incidence of PEM in community-dwelling older adults.

Design

We used data on 2234 US community-dwelling older adults aged 70-79 y of the Health, Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study. In 1998-1999, dietary intake over the preceding year was measured by using a Block food-frequency questionnaire. Indicators of diet quality include the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), energy intake, and protein intake. Outcomes were determined annually by using measured weight and height and included the following: 1) incident PEM [

SUBMITTER: Hengeveld LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6248415 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature