Consumo alimentar de idosos praticantes de atividade física do município de Florianópolis-SC: uma abordagem em micronutrientes
Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectiv: assess dietary intakes of elderly physically active and assess their adequacy. Materials and Methods: Food survey was administered in 178 elderly physically active individuals of both sexes. We used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences 8.0. for statistical treatment of data. Results: As regards vitamins, the majority of respondents achieved satisfactory results and the ingestion of food sources of vitamin C and B12. But insufficient in vitamins A and E. As regards minerals, the quantities of iron are supplied by food, unlike zinc and calcium. And the proportion of inadequate nutrition, both vitamins and minerals, is higher among women compared to men. Conclusion: Clearly the lack of food sources of important nutrients in the diet of elderly in the city of Florianopolis. This finding points to the need to study further the feeding habits of this population and to provide the same nutritional guidelines, to inform them about healthy eating habits to be able to meet their daily needs for vitamins and minerals and hence improve their performance in daily activities, whether they exercise or routine activities.
Institution: University Gama Filho
Language: Portuguese
Topic: Nutrition and Health Studies
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1562966747