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Nutrient Inadequacies Among Elderly Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities
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Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
- Article date:
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July 1, 2008
- Author:
- Lengyel, Christina O; Whiting, Susan J; Zello, Gordon A
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Copyright informationCopyright Dietitians of Canada Summer 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Abstract
Purpose: Regular, non-therapeutic diets were examined in long-term care (LTC) residents to determine whether these residents consumed adequate nutrients according to current recommendations.
Methods: Elderly (88 ± 8 years) residents (31 female, 17 male) in five Saskatoon LTC centres participated. All were receiving regular diets. Dietary intakes were collected for three days at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, by using simultaneous weighed and observation methods. Snacks provided and eaten were also recorded.
Results: Observed intakes provided more complete data on nutrient intake than did weighed intakes. Inadequacy was most prevalent (in 70% or more of participants) for folate ...