Position of the American Dietetic Association: Individualized Nutrition Approaches for Older Adults in Health Care Communities

Abstract It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that the quality of life and nutritional status of older adults residing in health care communities can be enhanced by individualization to less-restrictive diets. The American Dietetic Association advocates for registered dietitians t...

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Published in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2010-10, Vol.110 (10), p.1549-1553
Main Author: Dorner, Becky
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
Associations
Community health care
Community Health Services - standards
Dietetics - standards
Female
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Geriatric Assessment
Health Services for the Aged - standards
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Nutrition
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Disorders - diet therapy
Nutrition Disorders - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy - standards
Nutritional Requirements
Nutritional Status
Older people
Quality of Life
Societies
United States
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Summary:Abstract It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that the quality of life and nutritional status of older adults residing in health care communities can be enhanced by individualization to less-restrictive diets. The American Dietetic Association advocates for registered dietitians to assess and evaluate the need for nutrition interventions tailored to each person's medical condition, needs, desires, and rights. Dietetic technicians, registered, assist registered dietitians in the assessment and implementation of individualized nutrition care. Health care practitioners must assess risks vs benefits of therapeutic diets, especially for older adults. Food is an essential component of quality of life; an unpalatable or unacceptable diet can lead to poor food and fluid intake, resulting in undernutrition and related negative health effects. Including older individuals in decisions about food can increase the desire to eat and improve quality of life. The Practice Paper of the American Dietetic Association: Individualized Nutrition Approaches for Older Adults in Health Care Communities provides guidance to practitioners on implementation of individualized diets and nutrition care.
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/j.jada.2010.08.022