Observational studyPloS one2013
Anorexia and eating patterns in the elderly.
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 126 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Effects of SativexNutrients · 2026Trial
- Bed rest promotes reductions in walking speed, functional parameters, and aerobic fitness in older, healthy adults.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2015Trial
- Study protocol: cost-effectiveness of multidisciplinary nutritional support for undernutrition in older adults in nursing home and home-care: cluster randomized controlled trial.Nutrition journal · 2014Trial
- Prevalence of food allergies in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.The World Allergy Organization journal · 2026Review
- Association between Poor Appetite and Nutrient Intake in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Otassha Study.JMA journal · 2026Article
- The relationship between the Charlson Comorbidity Index and anorexia in older adults: the mediating role of depressive symptoms.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Challenges to timely identify and treat anorexia in aging in the context of the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Program.JAR life · 2026Review
- Appetite loss in older adults without undernutrition: associated factors and clinical implications.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Effects of Replacing Skipped Meals With Oral Nutritional Supplement on Nutritional Status and Physical Function in Older Adults.Clinical nutrition research · 2025Article
- Overnutrition in the Elderly Population: Socio-Demographic and Behavioral Risk Factors in Hungary.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The Use of SGLT-2 Inhibitors and GLP-1RA in Frail Older People with Diabetes: A Personalised Approach Is Required.Metabolites · 2025Review
- Factors Associated with Dietary Diversity in Community-Dwelling Brazilian Older Adults.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Food allergies in older people: An emerging health problem.The World Allergy Organization journal · 2024Review
- Diet variety sup the relationship between appetite and micronutrient intake in patients with heart failure.European journal of cardiovascular nursing · 2023Article
- Associations between Vitality/Nutrition and the Other Domains of Intrinsic Capacity Based on Data from the INSPIRE ICOPE-Care Program.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Metabolic Impact of Frailty Changes Diabetes Trajectory.Metabolites · 2023Review
- Unobtrusive Sensing Technology Detects Ecologically Valid Spatiotemporal Patterns of Daily Routines Distinctive to Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2022Article
- The Combined Effects of Dietary Diversity and Frailty on Mortality in Older Taiwanese People.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Factors Predicting Tongue Pressure Decline among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Takashimadaira Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectivesTo evaluate the change in eating habits occurring in community-dwelling and institutionalized elderly subjects with senile anorexia.
designCross-sectional, observational.
settingCommunity, nursing homes and rehabilitation or acute care facilities in four Italian regions.
participantsA random sample of 526 subjects, aged 65 years and older (217 free living individuals, 213 residents in nursing homes, and 93 patients in rehabilitation and acute wards). MEASUREMENTS: All subjects underwent a multidimensional geriatric evaluation of: nutritional status, anthropometric parameters, health and cognitive status, depression, taste, chewing and swallowing function, and some hormones related to appetite. Diet variety was assessed, considering the frequency of consumption of different food groups (milk and dairy products; meat, fish, and eggs; cereals and derivatives; fruit and vegetables).
resultsIn anorexic elderly subjects the global food intake was reduced, and the eating pattern was characterized by the reduced consumption of certain food groups ("meat, eggs and fish" and "fruit and vegetables") whereas the frequency of consumption of milk and cereals remained almost unchanged. Nutritional parameters were significantly better in normal eating subjects and correlated with diet variety.
conclusionBecause of the high prevalence of senile anorexia in the geriatric population and its impact on the nutritional status, further research should be prompted to establish an intervention. protocol allowing the early diagnosis of anorexia of aging, aimed at identifying its causes and at optimizing treatment of anorexic patients.
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