Nutrition among nursing home residents: results from the NutriCare study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults living in nursing homes (NHs) are considered a vulnerable population in terms of nutrition. The aim of the present study was to explore the usual intake of energy, macronutrients, and specific food groups, along with offers in the NH menus on a nationally representative sample of Slovenian NH residents and compare dietary patterns with the established recommendations.

Methods

The study was conducted as part of a cross-sectional NutriCare study on 317 residents (65-101 years) from 20 Slovenian NHs in 9 health regions. Relatively independent residents were selected using quota sampling by sex and age. Data collection involved interviews and anthropometric measurements. Usual dietary intake was assessed by a multiple-source method from two 24-h dietary r

SUBMITTER: Lavrisa Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11586171 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature