Associação entre a qualidade de vida e aspectos nutricionais na terceira idade
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2010-08-27
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Souza, Luciana Bronzi de [UNESP]
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Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
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Há algumas décadas, os padrões de crescimento populacional têm-se mostrado elevados no que se referem à população idosa. O aumento acentuado do número de idosos, particularmente nos países em desenvolvimento, trouxe consequências para a sociedade, necessitando, para o enfrentamento desse desafio, da identificação das causas determinantes das atuais condições de saúde e de vida dos idosos, e do conhecimento das múltiplas facetas que envolvem o processo do envelhecimento. Sendo assim, essa pesquisa visou verificar de existe associação entre a qualidade de vida e aspectos nutricionais em uma amostra de idosos do município de Botucatu-SP. Tratou-se de um estudo epidemiológico, transversal, populacional com indivíduos de 60 anos ou mais. Foi realizada uma entrevista domiciliar da qual participaram 96 idosos com média de idade de 75,11±7 anos, de maioria feminina (60%), de baixa escolaridade, maioria casada (62,11%) e aposentada (84,21%). Quando questionados sobre a qualidade de vida, 72,62% relataram viver com qualidade de vida, segundo classificação de Flanagan. Referente à autonomia nas atividades da vida diária (Índice de Katz), 100% referiu ser independente, já nas atividades instrumentais da vida diária (Escala de Lawton) 90,59% referiu ser independente. “Ser independente” foi o item que mais se relacionou com a qualidade de vida dos idosos. Quando ao estado nutricional, obteve-se 43,86% de excesso de peso. As medidas antropométricas diminuem com o avançar da idade, mesmo que nem sempre essa diminuição seja significativa. Não foi observada nenhuma associação significativa entre as medidas antropométricas e o estado nutricional com a qualidade de vida. O consumo de macronutrientes está de acordo com as recomendações, diferentemente do consumo de fibras que está abaixo. Quanto aos micronutrientes, cerca de metade nos nutrientes avaliados apresentam...
In the last few decades, population growth patterns have shown high figures for older adults. The accentuated increase in the number of older individuals, particularly in developed countries, has brought consequences to society, and in order to face such challenge, it is necessary to identify the determinant causes of older persons’ present health and life conditions. Knowledge concerning the multiple facets that involve the ageing process is also required. Hence, this study aimed at evaluating the existence of an association between quality of life and nutritional aspects in a sample of older residents in the city of Botucatu – SP, Brazil. It was an epidemiological, cross-sectional, population-based study on individuals aged 60 years or older. A home interview was conducted with 96 individuals at a mean age of 75.11±7 years. Most of them were females (60%), poorly educated, married (62,11%) and retired (84,21%). When questioned about their quality of life, 72.62% reported to be satisfied about it, according to Flanagan. As regards autonomy in their activities of daily living (Katz Index), 100% were classified as independent, and concerning instrumental activities of daily living (Lawton Index), 90.59% were classified as independent. Being independent was the item most often related to the older individuals’ quality of life. As to nutritional status, it was found that 43,86% of the participants were overweight. Anthropometric measurements reduced as age advanced, even though such reduction was not always significant. No significant association between anthropometric measurements or nutritional status with quality of life was observed. The intake of nutrients was according to recommendations, differently from the intake of fibers, which was below recommended levels. As regards micronutrients, approximately half of the nutrients evaluated showed low intake inadequacy... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
In the last few decades, population growth patterns have shown high figures for older adults. The accentuated increase in the number of older individuals, particularly in developed countries, has brought consequences to society, and in order to face such challenge, it is necessary to identify the determinant causes of older persons’ present health and life conditions. Knowledge concerning the multiple facets that involve the ageing process is also required. Hence, this study aimed at evaluating the existence of an association between quality of life and nutritional aspects in a sample of older residents in the city of Botucatu – SP, Brazil. It was an epidemiological, cross-sectional, population-based study on individuals aged 60 years or older. A home interview was conducted with 96 individuals at a mean age of 75.11±7 years. Most of them were females (60%), poorly educated, married (62,11%) and retired (84,21%). When questioned about their quality of life, 72.62% reported to be satisfied about it, according to Flanagan. As regards autonomy in their activities of daily living (Katz Index), 100% were classified as independent, and concerning instrumental activities of daily living (Lawton Index), 90.59% were classified as independent. Being independent was the item most often related to the older individuals’ quality of life. As to nutritional status, it was found that 43,86% of the participants were overweight. Anthropometric measurements reduced as age advanced, even though such reduction was not always significant. No significant association between anthropometric measurements or nutritional status with quality of life was observed. The intake of nutrients was according to recommendations, differently from the intake of fibers, which was below recommended levels. As regards micronutrients, approximately half of the nutrients evaluated showed low intake inadequacy... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Idosos, Qualidade de vida, Aspectos nutricionais, Anthropometry
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SOUZA, Luciana Bronzi de. Associação entre a qualidade de vida e aspectos nutricionais na terceira idade. 2010. 116 f. Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, 2010.