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Nutrients and Caloric Intake Associated with Fruits, Vegetables, and Legumes in the Elderly European Population.

ABSTRACT: Nutrition is emerging as a key factor in promoting healthy lifestyles in the growing elderly population across Europe. In this study, we examined the non-animal-derived food source consumption among the elderly European population to evaluate the actual contributions of these foods to the diet of the elders. We gathered 21 studies conducted in 17 European countries to evaluate the fruit, vegetable, and legume (along with their derived products) consumption among the elderly (>65 years) population. Foods' nutritional values were calculated and compared to the recommended intakes. A Bayesian multilevel hierarchical analysis was conducted to estimate the caloric intake of food categories and to compare the elderly and general adult populations. Although the lowest consumption was generally associated with the lowest nutrient and fiber intake, the reverse was not always the case. Concerning the general adult population, no differences in the related caloric intake of elders were noticed. Differences were instead evident when foods were divided into subclasses. Elderly populations consume fruit and fruit products, but they drink less fruit and vegetable juices and nectars. In conclusion, elderlies' fruit and vegetable consumption showed a peculiar pattern with respect to the general adult population, whose recognition could be helpful to address tailored policies. Constantly updated studies, including all the lifespan ages, are warranted to design tailored effective public health interventions.

SUBMITTER: Azzolina D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7551243 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Nutrients and Caloric Intake Associated with Fruits, Vegetables, and Legumes in the Elderly European Population.

Azzolina Danila D Vedovelli Luca L Gallipoli Silvia S French Megan M Ghidina Marco M Lamprecht Manfred M Tsiountsioura Melina M Lorenzoni Giulia G Gregori Dario D

Nutrients 20200909 9

Nutrition is emerging as a key factor in promoting healthy lifestyles in the growing elderly population across Europe. In this study, we examined the non-animal-derived food source consumption among the elderly European population to evaluate the actual contributions of these foods to the diet of the elders. We gathered 21 studies conducted in 17 European countries to evaluate the fruit, vegetable, and legume (along with their derived products) consumption among the elderly (>65 years) populatio ...[more]

PMID: 32916924

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Nutrients and Caloric Intake Associated with Fruits, Vegetables, and Legumes in the Elderly European Population.

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Nutrients and Caloric Intake Associated with Fruits, Vegetables, and Legumes in the Elderly European Population.

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