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Gut health, nutrient intake and well-being in community-dwelling older adults
Fart et al. (2019) investigated the relationship between gut health, well-being and nutrient intake among a sample of older adults over the age of 65, with the objective of identifying areas through which health can be promoted since it was considered likely that they will be relying on increased healthcare in the future. The cross-sectional observational study enrolled 229 older adults, and used validated questionnaires to assess gut health, nutrient intake and general health. The results displayed the majority (65%) of participants experienced gastrointestinal issues, which were found to correlate to anxiety, stress and lower quality of life. Also, the protein, fat and fibre intakes of the subjects represented levels lower than the nutritional recommendations, while their consumption of alcohol and saturated fats were above the recommended levels. It was deduced that gut health, diet and well-being all represent important areas for future intervention studies. [NPIDs: aging, elderly, cognitive decline, neurodegenerative disorders, dementia, cognition, well-being, gut health, gastrointestinal issues, anxiety, stress, quality of life, alcohol, saturated fats, gut health]
Year: 2019
