Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the dietary intakes of older adults residing with their families in Ankara, Turkey to the Dietary Reference Intake. Cross‐sectional analyses of food and beverage intakes performed for 250 men and 299 women aged 65‐92 years, with BMI of 26.7 ± 4.4 (Mean ± SD). Diet assessments were conducted through face‐to‐face 24‐hr dietary recall interviews using a food photography catalog to assist subjects with estimating the amounts of foods consumed. Average daily energy intake was 1,653 ± 597 kcal in men and 1,614 ± 613 kcal in women. Percentages of energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats in both men and women were 50.7 ± 10.1%, 15.7 ± 5.0% and 33.3 ± 10.2% respectively. 36% of men and 27% of women did not meet recommended total energy intake. The percentages of subjects that had insufficient intake of protein, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium and zinc were 25.0%, 46.2%, 18.0%, 21.7%, 98.5%, 31.7%, 69.6%, 59.4%, and 42.3%, respectively. Despite the subjects’ healthy body weight, most are not meeting the recommended levels of protein and many micronutrients. Prevention and treatment of malnutrition needs to receive attention in this region.
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