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Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Teresa Murillo-Llorente, Blanca Lafuente-Sarabia, Jennifer Samper de la Paz, Merita Flores-Pua, Manuel Tejeda-Adell, Maria Ester Legidos-Garcia, Marcelino Perez-Bermejo
Summary: Frailty is common among elderly people living in extreme poverty in the Peruvian Amazon. Malnutrition and dependence are prevalent, and there is a significant association between nutritional status, dependence, and frailty. Assessing the health needs of these individuals and designing cooperative projects to address those needs is of great importance.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Gyoungok Gang, Min June Lee, Eun-hui Choi, Hye-Lim Lee, Hyun-Young Lee, Hye-Ja Chang, Jung-Hwa Choi, Na-Young Yi, Kyung-Eun Lee, Min-Jae Chung, Tong-Kyung Kwak
Summary: As the Korean society ages, the issues related to disabilities of elderly people living alone, such as physical, social, economic, and mental disabilities, have increased. This study aimed to examine the dietary conditions and behavior of elderly individuals living alone, using the nutrition quotient for the elderly (NQ-E) as an indicator. Data was collected from 103 elderly individuals living alone in Seoul, and the analysis showed that their nutrition-related dietary conditions were limited, although many received support from the government to improve their diet. The NQ-E score for these individuals was lower than the national average, indicating poor dietary habits and nutritional status.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mehri Shams Ghahfarokhi
Summary: The proportion of elderly living alone in Iran has been increasing in recent years. Urban residents are less likely to live alone compared to rural residents, and women are more likely to live alone than men. Lower education levels, being a student or homemaker, and being a pensioner increase the likelihood of solo living among the elderly. Additionally, the odds of living alone are higher in late old age compared to early and middle stages. These variables explain 16% of the variation in solo living among the elderly.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kyoung Ae Kong, Young Eun Kim, Sunho Lim, Bo Young Kim, Ga Eun Kim, Soo In Kim
Summary: This study compared the prevalence of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in individuals living alone versus those living with others, finding higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation in individuals living alone. Socioeconomic status and physical health played a greater role in explaining the differences between the two groups, particularly in the age group over 35 years old.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ioan Susnea, Emilia Pecheanu, Cristian Sandu, Adina Cocu
Summary: With the rapid aging of the global population and the accompanying health issues, the demand for medical services is expected to exceed the capacities of medical systems in most countries. In response, various technologies have been developed to aid older individuals in living independently for longer and to alleviate caregivers' burden. This paper introduces a solution that utilizes binary sensors to capture and encode information on monitored individuals' activities into activity maps. These maps not only reflect activity intensity, but also the spatial distribution of behaviorally meaningful places. The paper also proposes an automatic analysis method for detecting deviations from established routines. Testing on public activity recognition datasets demonstrates the feasibility and numerous advantages of the proposed solution, including low cost, scalability, adaptability, minimal expert knowledge requirements, and protection of monitored individuals' privacy.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Masanori Iwasaki, Keiko Motokawa, Yutaka Watanabe, Misato Hayakawa, Yurie Mikami, Maki Shirobe, Hiroki Inagaki, Ayako Edahiro, Yuki Ohara, Hirohiko Hirano, Shoji Shinkai, Shuichi Awata
Summary: The study found that cognitively impaired older adults living alone were more likely to have poorer nutrition compared to cognitively normal and cohabitating individuals. It emphasizes the importance of paying extra attention to the nutritional status of this group of community-dwelling older adults.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kensuke Nishio, Yasumichi Arai, Yukiko Abe, Michiyo Takayama, Mai Fukasawa, Daichi Oikawa, Tomoka Ito, Masaki Takatsu, Toshimitsu Iinuma
Summary: The association between the number of teeth and mortality is unclear. This study investigated the impact of the number of teeth and malnutrition on the 3-year all-cause mortality among very elderly individuals. The findings showed that malnutrition, but not the number of teeth, was independently associated with mortality.
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Psychology, Clinical
Yingrat Naviganuntana, Nitchawan Kerdcharoen, Petch Rawdaree
Summary: The proportion of depression in elderly living in Bangkok is 7.3%, and it is associated with community density, anxiety about underlying disease, family conflict, family history of psychiatric illness, financial problems, living separately from a spouse, and less or no activity participation.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Fatemeh Hoseinzadeh-Chahkandak, Mehran Rahimlou, Fatemeh Salmani, Elham Ansarifar, Mitra Moodi, Farshad Sharifi, Tayebeh Zeinali
Summary: This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of older adults' population in Birjand, East of Iran. Most participants had normal nutrition, with a small percentage at risk of malnutrition. Factors such as marital status, occupation, education years, and family members were found to be associated with nutritional status.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jun Hyuk Koo, Noorhee Son, Ki-Bong Yoo
Summary: This study found that depressive symptoms gradually decreased with prolonged periods of living alone among the elderly in South Korea. Both males and females exhibited a significant increase in depressive symptoms when they started living alone, which then decreased over time. The subgroup analysis revealed that females and the old-old group had higher odds of depressive symptoms in the first 3 years of living alone, while males and the young-old group showed higher odds only in the first year.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Tan-Hsu Tan, Luubaatar Badarch, Wei-Xiang Zeng, Munkhjargal Gochoo, Fady S. Alnajjar, Jun-Wei Hsieh
Summary: The increase in the elderly population and the trend of solitary living have led to a demand for continuous home monitoring. A novel model based on IoT systems and neural networks has been proposed to detect abnormal behavior of elderly residents while protecting their privacy, achieving higher accuracy than existing models.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
James Makame, Alissa A. Nolden, Naushad M. Emmambux
Summary: Food texture is important for food enjoyment and can affect food intake, especially for individuals with limited oral processing capabilities. However, there is limited information available on the textural quality of foods for these consumers. Inappropriate food textures can have negative effects on meal enjoyment and nutritional status. This review critically examines the scientific literature on textural properties of foods for individuals with limited oral processing capabilities, identifies research gaps, and discusses strategies for optimizing food textures to improve eating safety, food intake, and nutritional status.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Naparat Sukkriang, Kamlai Somrak
Summary: The study evaluated the correlation of MNA score and anthropometric measurements, gait speed, and handgrip strength among elderly community members. Results showed a significant positive correlation between various body measurements and the full MNA total score. The MNA-SF demonstrated high specificity, NPV, and accuracy when compared with the full MNA.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
M. L. Sanchez-Tocino, S. Mas-Fontao, C. Gracia-Iguacel, M. Pereira, I. Gonzalez-Ibarguren, A. Ortiz, M. D. Arenas, E. Gonzalez Parra
Summary: This study aimed to develop a sarcopenia index based on malnutrition parameters for screening muscle wasting in elderly hemodialysis patients. The results showed that the combination of loss of strength, loss of muscle mass, and low physical performance correlated with malnutrition. Regression equations were developed to predict the severity of sarcopenia, and easily accessible anthropometric and nutritional parameters were used for screening.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Mikel Gonzalez-Fernandez, Jose M. Arbones-Mainar, Eduardo Ferrer-Lahuerta, Javier Perez-Nogueras, Antonio Serrano-Oliver, Elena Torres-Anoro, Alejandro Sanz-Paris
Summary: Oral phase dysphagia in elderly individuals is related to the thickness of the masseter muscle, as measured by ultrasonography. By assessing masseter muscle thickness, clinicians can better understand patients' ability to chew and identify potential risk of oral dysphagia and nutrient deficiencies.
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Education & Educational Research
Reci Meseri, Ozge Kucukerdonmez, Rana Nagihan Akder
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of eating attitude disorder (EAD) in female university students and examined the impact of self-esteem on EAD. The results showed a lower than expected prevalence of EAD, and self-esteem was found to be an important factor influencing EAD.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Eda Koksal, Melahat Sedanur Macit, Saniye Bilici, Efsun Karabudak
Summary: This study aimed to investigate eating behavior of Turkish adults using the TFEQ-R18 and found that gender, employment status, and marital status may influence eating behaviors. Additionally, there were positive correlations between waist-height ratio, waist circumference, neck circumference, and cognitive restraint and uncontrolled eating scores.
NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
M. S. Macit, Eda Koksal
METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Betul Kocaadam-Bozkurt, Eda Koksal, Funda Seher Ozalp Ates
Summary: This study aims to adapt the Mindful Eating Questionnaire for Children (MEQ-C) to Turkish and test its validity and reliability. The results confirmed the two subscales (Mindless eating and Awareness) of the Turkish version of MEQ-C as valid and reliable tools for measuring mindful eating in Turkish children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Eda Koksal, Saniye Bilici, Merve Esra Citar Daziroglu, Nazlican Erdogan Govez
Summary: This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Sustainable and Healthy Eating (SHE) Behaviors Scale. The study showed that the Turkish version of the scale has reliable internal consistency and construct validity, making it suitable for assessing the healthy eating behaviors of the Turkish adult population.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ozge Mengi Celik, Tevfik Kocak, Eda Koksal
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of diurnal Ramadan fasting on cardiometabolic risk factors and sleep quality in healthy Turkish adults. The results showed a decrease in BMI, CRP, and TNF-alpha levels during fasting, with no changes in lipid profiles and sleep quality. Fasting blood glucose levels increased within normal limits. There was a significant relationship between BMI and inflammatory cytokine levels.
ECOLOGY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Burcu Deniz Gunes, Eda Koksal
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients using different screening tests, and determine the cutoff values for MIS and GNRI. The results showed that MIS had high accuracy and sensitivity in detecting malnutrition among hemodialysis patients. The identified cutoff points for both MIS and GNRI are considered helpful in determining malnutrition.
HEMODIALYSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ozge Mengi Celik, Eda Koksal, Serife Akpinar, Betul Kocaadam-Bozkurt, Nazlican Erdogan Govez, Merve Esra Citar Daziroglu, Merve Seyda Karacil Ermumcu, Nilufer Acar Tek
Summary: This study found a relationship between health literacy and ecological footprint, with individuals with higher health literacy levels having greater awareness of their ecological footprint. Factors such as age, education level, and BMI classification were also found to influence ecological footprint and health literacy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emine Kocyigit, Mujde Akturk, Eda Koksal
Summary: This study investigated the association between dietary and serum magnesium and calcium with metabolic control parameters in diabetic women. The results showed that diabetic patients had lower serum magnesium levels, which were inversely correlated with HbA1c levels. Dietary magnesium intake was negatively associated with HOMA-IR scores but positively associated with serum magnesium levels. These findings suggest that increasing dietary magnesium intake in diabetic patients may improve metabolic control.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hande Mortas, Semra Navruz-Varli, Merve Esra Citar-Daziroglu, Saniye Bilici
Summary: The primary objective of this study was to explore the relationship between food and nutrition literacy and sustainable, healthy eating behaviors among young adults. The study found that females had higher food and nutrition literacy scores compared to males, and there were significant differences in sustainable and healthy eating behavior scores among different literacy levels. Additionally, the study revealed significant correlations between food and nutrition literacy scores and factors such as seasonal foods, avoidance of food waste, reduction in meat consumption, and education status.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Osman Bozkurt, Betul Kocaadam-Bozkurt, Eda Koksal, Funda Seher Ozalp Ates
Summary: This study examines the validity and reliability of the children's eating attitudes test (ChEAT) in Turkish children. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews and analyzed. The results show that the Turkish version of ChEAT has good validity and reliability.
JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Serife Akpinar, Eda Koksal
Summary: The present study aimed to validate and determine the reliability of the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) for assessing the frequency of foods rich in antioxidant nutrients used in Age-Related Eye Diseases (AREDs). The study compared the FFQ to Dietary Records (DRs) for a period of 12 days and also conducted a test-retest application after 4 weeks. The results showed that the FFQ was a suitable tool for determining the dietary intakes of antioxidant nutrients in the Turkish population.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victoria Miller, Julia Reedy, Frederick Cudhea, Jianyi Zhang, Peilin Shi, Josh Erndt-Marino, Jennifer Coates, Renata Micha, Patrick Webb, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This article analyzes the consumption levels of animal-source foods (ASF) globally, regionally, and nationally, revealing differences in intake among different populations and an overall increasing trend over the past few decades. The findings provide valuable information for targeting intervention, surveillance, and policy priorities.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mensure Nur Celik, Eda Koksal
Summary: Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most common food allergy in the first year of life. This review examines the regulation of maternal and infant nutrition, as well as the risks and considerations for nutrition from the perspective of a dietitian. It is crucial for multidisciplinary healthcare teams to understand the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and appropriate treatment of CMPA.
CURRENT NUTRITION REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ozge Yesildemir, Feray Gencer Bingol, Mehmet Arif Icer, Eda Koksal
Summary: This study evaluated the association between physical activity status and dietary energy density and nutritional adequacy. The results showed that physical activity status has different effects on the nutritional adequacy of men and women, with lower intake adequacy observed in active women. Additionally, dietary energy density was found to be lower in all active individuals.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
