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ArticleThe journal of nutrition, health & aging2014

Nutritional guidelines for older people in Finland.

M H Suominen, S K Jyvakorpi, K H Pitkala, H Finne-Soveri, P Hakala, S Mannisto, H Soini, S Sarlio-Lahteenkorva

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Article in The journal of nutrition, health & aging, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 44 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

M H SuominenMH Suominen, Unit of General Practice, Helsinki University Central Hospital and Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Finland, merja.suominen@gery.fi.
S K Jyvakorpi
K H Pitkala
H Finne-Soveri
P Hakala
S Mannisto
H Soini
S Sarlio-Lahteenkorva
Helsinki University Hospital · FIFinnish Institute for Health and Welfare · FICity of HelsinkiMinistry of Social Affairs and Health · FISocial Insurance Institution · FI

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAgeing is associated with an increased risk of malnutrition, decreased nutrient intake, unintentional weight loss and sarcopenia, which lead to frailty, functional disabilities and increased mortality. Nutrition combined with exercise is important in supporting older people's health, functional capacity and quality of life.

objectiveTo identify nutritional needs in various groups of older individuals and to present the nutritional guidelines for older people in Finland.

designA review of the existing literature on older people's nutritional needs and problems. The draft guidelines were written by a multidisciplinary expert panel; they were then revised, based on comments by expert organisations. The guidelines were approved by the National Nutritional Council in Finland.

resultsThe heterogeneity of the older population is highlighted. The five key guidelines are: 1. The nutritional needs in different age and disability groups should be considered. 2. The nutritional status and food intake of older individuals should be assessed regularly. 3. An adequate intake of energy, protein, fiber, other nutrients and fluids should be guaranteed. 4. The use of a vitamin D supplement (20 μg per day) recommended. 5. The importance of physical activity is highlighted. In addition, weight changes, oral health, constipation, obesity, implementing nutritional care are highlighted.

conclusionsOwing to the impact that good nutrition has on health and well-being in later life, nutrition among older people should be given more attention. These nutritional guidelines are intended to improve the nutrition and nutritional care of the older population.

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Guidelines as TopicNutritional StatusNutrition AssessmentNutrition TherapyAgedAged, 80 and overAge FactorsAgingDietary SupplementsEnergy IntakeExerciseFemaleFinlandHumansMalePersons with DisabilitiesVitamin D

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