Inadequate Micronutrient Intakes: Exploring the Vitamin and Mineral Intakes and Food Sources of New Zealand Aged-Care Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dependent older adults in residential aged care are at increased risk of inadequate micronutrient intakes. Knowledge of dietary intakes in this group is needed to inform clinical decision making and guide nutrition policy and menu planning. This study aimed to determine the usual intake and food sources of micronutrients of New Zealand aged-care residents.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of nutrition and health was conducted in 16 residential aged-care homes across New Zealand. Dietary intake data were extracted from a single 3-day weighed food record. Vitamin and mineral intakes were adjusted for intra-individual variation and the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) cut-point used to establish the prevalence of inadequate intakes. Individual foods were categor

SUBMITTER: MacDonell SO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12418734 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature