Energy and nutrient intake in older adults with healthy aging during the Corona Virus Disease 19 pandemic- a cohort study

Lockdown measures implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic promoted changes in lifestyle, particularly engagement in physical activity/exercise and dietary intake. However, few studies are available investigating the healthy older population, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, the object...

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Published in:Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2024-02, Vol.59, p.181-187
Main Authors: Saldanha, Marcelle Ferreira, Ribeiro Dos Santos, Rodrigo, Jansen, Ann Kristine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cohort Studies
Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19
Eating
Energy Intake
Healthy Aging
Humans
Pandemics
Vitamins
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Summary:Lockdown measures implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic promoted changes in lifestyle, particularly engagement in physical activity/exercise and dietary intake. However, few studies are available investigating the healthy older population, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy and nutrient intake among older adults with successful aging and to evaluate changes in muscle mass, strength and physical performance. A cohort study of 38 healthy older adults from a Brazilian geriatrics referral center were assessed at two time points: baseline - up to 1 year prior to the pandemic; and follow-up - an average of 17 months after the pandemic outbreak. Energy and nutrient intake was determined using food recalls and diary records, while muscle mass was calculated based on anthropometric parameters. Maximum hand-grip strength and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score were also evaluated. Median age of participants was 87 years. During the pandemic, intake of protein increased from 52.6 g to 63.9 g (p = 0.013) and micronutrients also increased: vitamin C from 35.4 mg to 76.1 mg (p = 0.027), vitamin B12 from 2.2 mg to 3.1 mg (p = 0.045), calcium from 435.1 mg to 631.5 mg (p 
ISSN:2405-4577
2405-4577
DOI:10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.12.002