Fruit and vegetable intake among older adults: A scoping review

Fruit and vegetable intake among older adults: A scoping review

Abstract Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the world population. Older adults are also at heightened risk of chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer) and specific geriatric conditions (such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and falls). Research studies have exam...

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Published in:Maturitas Vol. 75; no. 4; pp. 305 - 312
Main Authors: Nicklett, Emily J, Kadell, Andria R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Shannon Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-08-2013
Elsevier
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Carotenoids
Carotenoids - blood
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Diet
Elderly
Feeding Behavior
Fruit
Fruits and vegetables
Health
Human physiology applied to population studies and life conditions. Human ecophysiology
Humans
Internal Medicine
Medical sciences
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional knowledge
Nutritional survey. Food supply and nutritional requirement
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Risk factors
Socioeconomic Factors
Vegetables
Nutritional knowledge
Fruits and vegetables
Carotenoids
Elderly
Risk factors
Human
Vegetables
Fruit
Review
Knowledge
Recommendation
Food intake
Risk factor
Carotenoid
Food
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Summary:Abstract Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the world population. Older adults are also at heightened risk of chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer) and specific geriatric conditions (such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and falls). Research studies have examined the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and subsequent health outcomes and the correlates of fruit and vegetable intake in the U.S. population. However, relatively few studies have specifically examined health impacts and correlates of fruit and vegetable intake among older adults, who have unique biophysical and socioeconomic circumstances. Evidence is reviewed to (1) describe findings related to consumption and chronic, geriatric, and other health outcomes among older adults and (2) describe patterns in fruit and vegetable consumption among older adults and how these patterns vary within and among populations. This review addresses specific barriers faced by older adults in obtaining and consuming fruits and vegetables in community settings. Recommendations for practice and policy are discussed.
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ISSN:0378-5122
1873-4111
DOI:10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.05.005