| dc.description.abstract | Background: An adequate consumption of micro and macro nutrients is
essential to maintain an adequate health among older people. Aim: To compare
the consumption of micro- and macronutrients in older people from three Chilean
cities, according to their nutritional status. Material and Methods: Body mass
index (BMI) was assessed and a food consumption tendency survey was applied
to 976 non-disabled older people, living in the community. Thinness was defined
as a BMI < 23 kg/m2
. Results: Twenty percent of females and 17% of males
had a BMI < 23 kg/m2
. Participants with a higher BMI had a greater intake
of micro- and macronutrients. In females, micronutrient intake was adequate
among those with higher BMI, although mean intake of calcium and vitamin
B-12 were below recommendations. In males, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium,
vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and pantothenic acid intake were below
recommendation. Conclusions: Thin older adults, regardless of sex, had a lower
intake of calories and micro- and macronutrients. Additionally, an overall low
consumption of zinc, calcium, magnesium and vitamin B12 was detected. | |
