The association between nutrient intake, nutritional status and physical function of community-dwelling ethnically diverse older adults.

ABSTRACT: Background:There are limited longitudinal data regarding nutrient intake, nutritional status and physical function in community-dwelling ethnically diverse older adults. This study explored these variables and their relationship at baseline (n?=?100) and 8-months' follow-up (n?=?81) among community-dwelling ethnically diverse older adults (?60?years) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Methods:Multiple-pass 24-h dietary recalls and the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form assessed nutritional intake and status, respectively. Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and handgrip strength measured physical function. Linear and multinomial regressions were used to predict relationships between physical function, nutritional status and nutrient intake. Results:Complete data were collected at baseline (n?=?100) and 8-months' follow-up (n?=?81). Mean (SD) age was 70 (8.1) years (60% male), with 62% being obese. Statistically significant decreases in intakes of vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, folate, and magnesium occurred over time. Daily intake of all micronutrients except vitamin B12, phosphorus and manganese were below the Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI). SPPB (Z?=?-4.01, p?

SUBMITTER: Asamane EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7447572 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature