Dietary intake, dietary patterns, and changes with age: an epidemiological perspective

Cohort and cross-sectional data were reviewed to describe the changes in dietary intake with age. Total energy intake decreases varied substantially with age, by 1000 to 1200 kcal in men and by 600 to 800 kcal in women. This resulted in concomitant declines in most nutrient intakes. For some nutrien...

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Published in:The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2001-10, Vol.56 Spec No 2 (Supplement 2), p.65-80
Main Authors: Wakimoto, P, Block, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
Cohort Studies
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diet
Energy Intake - physiology
Epidemiologic Methods
Epidemiology
Feeding Behavior
Female
Health Promotion
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Minerals
Nutrition Disorders - epidemiology
Nutrition Disorders - etiology
Nutrition Disorders - prevention & control
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Requirements
Nutritive Value
United States
Vitamins - administration & dosage
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Summary:Cohort and cross-sectional data were reviewed to describe the changes in dietary intake with age. Total energy intake decreases varied substantially with age, by 1000 to 1200 kcal in men and by 600 to 800 kcal in women. This resulted in concomitant declines in most nutrient intakes. For some nutrients, substantial numbers of older Americans consumed only one fifth to one third of the recommended dietary allowance. For most nutrients, research is lacking with which to judge the health impact of reduced nutrient consumption with age, although there is some evidence of an age-related decline in absorptive and metabolic function. With the aging of the population, more research is needed on nutrient requirements and health outcomes, and public health efforts are needed to increase physical activity and food intake among older people.
ISSN:1079-5006
1758-535X
DOI:10.1093/gerona/56.suppl_2.65