Abstract
Objective: The current study determined the nutritional status and dietary intake of older adults living at home and nursing homes (NH) in Dongying district of the city of Dongying. Methods: Nutritional status and dietary intake of older adults living at home and NH were analyzed using 24h recalls questionnaires, and evaluated base on the recommended intake and DRIs from dietary guidelines for Chinese older adults. Comparisons between two groups were also measured. Results: The intake of grains and yams, vegetables, meat, eggs, and legumes in older adults living at home, and the intake of grains and yams and eggs in older adults living at NH meet the recommended intake for Chinese older adults. The intake of carbohydrate, vitamin B3, selenium, and potassium in older adults living at home, and the intake of carbohydrate in older adults living at NH meet the corresponding DRIs. Older adults living at home had higher intake of vegetables, meat, seafood, legumes, macronutrients, vitamin B, C, E, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, and lower intake of sodium compared to older adults living at NH. Conclusions: Overall, older adults living at home had better food and nutrient intake compared to older adults living at NH. The intake of many food and nutrients in older adults with both living patterns did not meet recommended intake levels. Improvement in the nutritional status of older adults is needed to guarantee successful aging among Chinese populations.
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