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Nutritional Status of the Older People

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 March 2025) | Viewed by 6839

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Emilio Sacanella

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1. Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
2. Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBER Obn), Madrid, Spain
3. Institut d’ Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi Sunyer IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
Interests: randomized controlled trials; clinical nutrition; sugars; dietary fiber; nuts; dietary patterns; Mediterranean diet; dyslipidemia; diabetes; metabolic syndrome; overweight/obesity; cardiometabolic risk; cardiovascular disease; aging; frailty
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Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez-Castejón Garrote

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Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Badalona Serveis Assistencials, Barcelona, Spain
Interests: elderly patients; geriatrics; frailty; clinical nutrition; aging

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nutrition is a key factor in achieving prolonged healthy aging, maintaining good functionality, and delaying frailty. On the other hand, older people are a high-risk population for developing malnutrition since several risk factors for it, such as polypharmacy, comorbidity, dementia, and others, are very prevalent in these individuals. In the last two decades, a substantial amount of evidence has shown that healthy lifestyle habits (mainly a balanced diet and staying physically active) improve the aging process of human beings. Therefore, deepening our knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and aging will help us propose personalized non-pharmacological treatments that could delay this process. The chronic and persistent pro-inflammatory state is a common element of many diseases associated with aging, and some dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet also have an anti-inflammatory function. Likewise, the microbiota–gut–brain interaction also seems to be a key element for explaining the relationship between health, disease, and aging. For all these reasons, we invite you to participate in this Special Issue of Nutrients to learn how to improve the quality of life, functionality, and survival of older people by optimizing their dietary patterns and nutritional status.

Dr. Emilio Sacanella
Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez-Castejón Garrote
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • elderly
  • nutritional assessment
  • frailty
  • healthy aging
  • sarcopenia
  • microbiota
  • healthy dietary patterns
  • inflammation

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Malnutrition and Fall Risk in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Assessment Across Different Living Situations
by Marzanna Mziray, Karolina Nowosad, Aleksandra Śliwińska, Mateusz Chwesiuk and Sylwia Małgorzewicz
Nutrients 2024, 16(21), 3694; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213694 - 30 Oct 2024
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Background: Malnutrition among older adults is associated with numerous adverse effects, including increased morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and a heightened risk of falls. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of malnutrition in different groups of older adults using the F-MNA, anthropometry, [...] Read more.
Background: Malnutrition among older adults is associated with numerous adverse effects, including increased morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and a heightened risk of falls. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of malnutrition in different groups of older adults using the F-MNA, anthropometry, and s-albumin and the association between nutritional status and fall risk. Methods: A total of 228 participants aged 60 years and older were divided into three groups: (1) patients in an internal medicine ward, (2) individuals living in family homes, and (3) residents of care homes. Disease profiles, nutritional status (assessed using the F-MNA and SNAQ), body composition, fall risk, and biochemical markers were evaluated. Results: The results indicated the highest prevalence of malnutrition among hospitalized individuals. Fall risk was associated with age, calf circumference, the F-MNA, the SNAQ, serum albumin levels, residence in a care home, comorbidities, and the number of medications taken daily. Regression analysis revealed that age, calf circumference, and residence in a care home were independent predictors of fall risk in older adults. Conclusion: Older adults are at significant risk of malnutrition, with the risk notably increasing during hospitalization and long-term stays in care homes. Hospitalized individuals had the poorest nutritional status and were at significant risk of further weight loss, underscoring the importance of post-discharge care and rehabilitation. Full article
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The Risk of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Elderly People Living with HIV during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Daylia Thet, Sawitee Lappichetpaiboon, Chidchanok Trakultritrung, Nongnapas Sotangkur, Supalak Phonphithak, Hay Mar Su Lwin, Tanakorn Apornpong, Win Min Han, Anchalee Avihingsanon and Tippawan Siritientong
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2540; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152540 - 2 Aug 2024
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Malnutrition is a risk factor of sarcopenia in the elderly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, limited transportation and supply chain disruptions restricted access to nutritious foods. We assessed the nutritional status and sarcopenia risk in older people living with HIV (PLWH) on combination antiretroviral [...] Read more.
Malnutrition is a risk factor of sarcopenia in the elderly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, limited transportation and supply chain disruptions restricted access to nutritious foods. We assessed the nutritional status and sarcopenia risk in older people living with HIV (PLWH) on combination antiretroviral therapy in Thailand. This study was a hospital-based cohort among virally suppressed older PLWH who came for routine HIV clinic visits. The mini nutritional assessment (MNA), body composition analysis and 5-time chair stand test (CST) were performed to assess the nutritional status, muscle mass and physical performance, respectively. A total of 177 PLWH were enrolled (57.60% male). The median age was 58 years (IQR 55–62 years). Thirty-five participants (19.8%) were at risk of developing sarcopenia, and 28.2% had abnormal nutritional status. Muscle mass correlated positively with nutritional scores (r = 0.355, p < 0.001) but negatively with 5-time CST duration (r = −0.173, p = 0.021). In the multivariate model, muscle mass was associated with age, sex, mid-arm circumference, calf circumference and 5-time CST duration. In a well-viral-suppressed older Asian PLWH cohort, given the positive correlation between nutritional status and muscle mass, the nutritional status of older PLWH should be routinely evaluated and monitored. Full article
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Association between Number of Teeth and Eating out of Home: A 2019 Statistical Survey of the Japanese Representative Population
by Anna Kinugawa, Takafumi Yamamoto, Taro Kusama, Kenji Takeuchi and Ken Osaka
Nutrients 2024, 16(13), 2102; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132102 - 1 Jul 2024
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Eating out of home (EOH), with its diverse food options, can benefit those with difficulty preparing their meals, especially older adults. Oral health status may be a determinant of EOH, as food accessibility is influenced by oral health, but this association remains unclear. [...] Read more.
Eating out of home (EOH), with its diverse food options, can benefit those with difficulty preparing their meals, especially older adults. Oral health status may be a determinant of EOH, as food accessibility is influenced by oral health, but this association remains unclear. This cross-sectional study used merged data from two national statistical surveys conducted in 2019. Participants were individuals aged ≥ 65 years who responded to both surveys. The frequency of EOH (<once/week or ≥once/week) was the dependent variable. The number of teeth was used as the independent variable (≥20, 10–19, 1–9, and 0). Prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using multivariate Poisson regression analysis to identify the association between EOH and the number of teeth, adjusting for possible confounders. We analyzed 2164 participants (mean age = 74.0, women 52.4%). Of these, 456 (21.1%) participants were EOH ≥ once/week; 1142 (52.8%) participants had ≥20 teeth. Compared to those with ≥20 teeth, those with <20 teeth had a lower prevalence of EOH ≥ once/week (10–19: PR = 0.89, 95% CI = 0.72–1.09, 1–9: PR = 0.67, 95% CI = 0.51–0.89, and 0: PR = 0.53, 95% CI = 0.36–0.77, respectively). We observed an association between fewer teeth and a lower frequency of EOH. Full article
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The Role of the Mediterranean Diet in the Prevention of Sarcopenia and Frailty in Older Adults: A Narrative Review
by Marta Arroyo-Huidobro, Magali Amat, Aina Capdevila-Reniu, Ariana Chavez, Martina Pellicé, Andrea Ladino, Constanza Sepúlveda and Emilio Sacanella
Nutrients 2025, 17(10), 1743; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17101743 - 21 May 2025
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Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia and frailty are interrelated conditions and have a high incidence in older adults. They contribute to increased morbidity and mortality and poor quality of life. There is emerging evidence that healthy diets such as the Mediterranean diet could delay the [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia and frailty are interrelated conditions and have a high incidence in older adults. They contribute to increased morbidity and mortality and poor quality of life. There is emerging evidence that healthy diets such as the Mediterranean diet could delay the onset of sarcopenia and frailty. This review aims to evaluate the role of the MD in preventing these conditions. Methods: A literature search was conducted on PubMed (MEDLINE, NCBI) for English-language articles published within the last 10 years (2014–2024) using the search terms “Mediterranean diet”, “frailty”, “sarcopenia”, and “old people”. A total of 111 articles were identified, of which 36 were excluded during the initial screening. Subsequently, 75 manuscripts were assessed for eligibility. Subsequently, a further 62 articles were excluded (narrative reviews, articles not focused on the elderly population, or articles with different outcomes). Finally, 13 articles were included in the review. Results: The 13 selected studies comprised seven observational studies, three systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and three clinical trials. The findings suggest that adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), particularly when combined with physical activity, may improve body composition and cardiometabolic health and reduce indicators of sarcopenia in obese older adults. Furthermore, MD-based nutritional interventions were associated with improved physical functions such as balance, gait, fall risk, flexibility, and muscle strength (p < 0.05, all). The MD also demonstrated a preventive effect against frailty, particularly in pre-frail individuals. Conclusions: High adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) may delay the onset of sarcopenia and improve muscle function in older adults. However, the available scientific evidence is of low to moderate quality. Well-designed prospective intervention studies are needed to confirm whether the MD can modify the natural history of sarcopenia and/or frailty in older adults. Full article
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