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Nutrition & Dietetics
Pia Scheufele, Anja Rappl, Marjolein Visser, Eva Kiesswetter, Dorothee Volkert
Summary: This study aims to characterize older adults with poor appetite. The results show that factors such as gender, chewing problems, unintentional weight loss, polypharmacy, and depressive symptoms are associated with an increased likelihood of having poor appetite.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Zubeyir Salis, Li-Yung Lui, Nancy E. Lane, Kristine Ensrud, Amanda Sainsbury
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether weight loss has any clear benefit for radiographic hip osteoarthritis in older adults. The results showed no associated benefit of weight loss for the development or progression of hip osteoarthritis.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rachel R. Deer, Erin Hosein, Alejandra Mera, Kristen Howe, Shawn Goodlett, Nicole Robertson, Elena Volpi
Summary: The study found that community-dwelling older adults did not meet their nutritional needs during recovery after acute hospitalization, particularly in terms of protein intake. This highlights the need for better nutritional evaluation and support of geriatric patients recovering from hospitalization.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tagrid Alharbi, Joanne Ryan, Rosanne Freak-Poli, Danijela Gasevic, Jacqueline Scali, Karen Ritchie, Marie-Laure Ancelin, Alice J. Owen
Summary: Changes in body weight in older adults may be associated with increased mortality risk. Significant weight loss of 5% or more is linked to higher all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality risk, while weight gain does not increase mortality risk.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Shu-Yi Li, Jason C. S. Leung, Zhi-Hui Lu, Timothy C. Y. Kwok, Toshikazu Suzuki
Summary: Moderate vegetable intake is associated with less weight gain among community-dwelling Chinese older adults, but not in those with low body weight. No association is observed between fruit intake or variety and weight change.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Marije H. Verwijs, Annemien Haveman-Nies, Jos W. Borkent, Joost O. Linschooten, Annet J. C. Roodenburg, Lisette C. P. G. M. de Groot, Marian A. E. de van der Schueren
Summary: An adequate protein intake is important for healthy ageing, but nearly 50% of Dutch community-dwelling older adults do not meet protein recommendations. This study found that knowledge and social support were independently associated with protein intake, suggesting that interventions should focus on increasing knowledge and social support.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyeonmok Kim, Sun Hee Beom, Tae Ho Kim, Beom-Jun Kim
Summary: This study explored the relationship between water intake and hand grip strength in older adults, finding that the correlation between water intake and hand grip strength may not be significant, potentially influenced by other factors such as age, body size, and resistance exercise.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Megumi Tsubota-Utsugi, Kozo Tanno, Naomi Takahashi, Toshiyuki Onoda, Yuki Yonekura, Masaki Ohsawa, Shuko Takahashi, Toru Kuribayashi, Ryo Itabashi, Fumitaka Tanaka, Koichi Asahi, Shinichi Omama, Kuniaki Ogasawara, Yasushi Ishigaki, Fumiaki Takahashi, Akemi Soma, Nobuyuki Takanashi, Kiyomi Sakata, Takayoshi Ohkubo, Akira Okayama
Summary: There is a significant association between weight change and disability risk in older community-dwelling Japanese adults. Sizable weight loss and weight loss are significant predictors of disability onset, while sizable weight gain is associated with severe disability. The associations between weight change and disability risk are more pronounced in the unhealthy lifestyle and lower initial normal body mass index groups.
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanan Zhao, Zhuying Wang, Pak-Kwong Chung, Sheng Wang
Summary: This study aimed to establish age- and sex-specific functional fitness norms in Chinese older adults and explore age-related degradations and sex differences. Significant declines in functional fitness were correlated with increasing age, with ages 75 and 80 identified as potential turning points. Women outperformed men in flexibility, while men outperformed women in upper body strength, agility/dynamic balance, and aerobic endurance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuta Kubo, Taiji Noguchi, Takahiro Hayashi, Naoki Tomiyama, Akira Ochi, Hiroyuki Hayashi
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that there has been an increase in the number of older adults who eat alone, and these individuals tend to experience weight loss. This study aims to investigate the association between changes in eating alone or with others and body weight status among older adults.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wakana Ito, Takamasa Komiyama, Takashi Ohi, Takako Hiratsuka, Sanae Matsuyama, Toshimasa Sone, Ichiro Tsuji, Makoto Watanabe, Yoshinori Hattori
Summary: The study involving 937 older Japanese individuals aged 70 years or older found a significant relationship between poor oral health status and the incidence of fall-related fractures. Individuals with unilateral or no posterior occlusal support, fewer remaining teeth, and edentulous individuals were found to have a higher risk of fall-related fractures compared to those with better oral health indicators.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tomoko Yano, Kayo Godai, Mai Kabayama, Hiroshi Akasaka, Yasushi Takeya, Koichi Yamamoto, Saori Yasumoto, Yukie Masui, Yasumichi Arai, Kazunori Ikebe, Tatsuro Ishizaki, Yasuyuki Gondo, Hiromi Rakugi, Kei Kamide
Summary: This study found that factors associated with weight loss in community-dwelling older people differ by age group. BMI over 25, being married, serum albumin level below 3.8 g/dL, and grip strength at age 90 were associated with 5% weight loss over 3 years.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Suey S. Y. Yeung, Jean Woo
Summary: This study investigated the association between dietary protein intake and change in physical performance among Chinese community-dwelling older adults. Results showed that total and animal protein intakes were not associated with 4-year change in physical performance, while higher plant protein intake was linked to less decline in physical performance in females.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rongtao Gao, Zhan Yang, Wenju Yan, Weiping Du, Yuan Zhou, Feng Zhu
Summary: The study found an association between protein intake from different sources and cognitive decline. Higher consumption of animal protein was associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, while higher consumption of plant protein was associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ximena Moreno, Lydia Lera, Carlos Marquez, Cecilia Albala
Summary: Among elderly population in Santiago, Chile, individuals with sarcopenia have similar life expectancy compared to those without sarcopenia, but a higher proportion of years lived with disability. Sarcopenic men are expected to have a higher proportion of years lived with disability compared to sarcopenic women until the age of 70.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)