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Date Published: 14/11/2024
Online Published: 14/11/2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56283/1859-0381/827
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Vol. 20 No. 6 (2024): SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION, 2024
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
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NGUYEN LH, NGHEM NT, NGUYEN TT, BUI THL. THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS, SARCOPENIA AND NUTRITIONAL CARE NEEDS IN THE ELDERLY AT A WARD IN HANOI, 2023. Tạp chí Dinh dưỡng và Thực phẩm. 2024;20(6):54-59. doi:10.56283/1859-0381/827

THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS, SARCOPENIA AND NUTRITIONAL CARE NEEDS IN THE ELDERLY AT A WARD IN HANOI, 2023

Lien Hanh NGUYEN1, Nguyet Thu NGHEM1, , Thu Thuy NGUYEN1, Thi Huong Lan BUI1
1 National Institute of Nutrition, Vietnam

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Abstract

Aims: To assess nutritional status, screen for sarcopenia using the SARC-F score, and evaluate the nutritional care needs of the elderly in a ward in Hanoi, 2023.


Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 150 subjects in Trung Hoa ward, Cau Giay district, Hanoi from October to November 2023 with a random sampling method. Subjects underwent anthropometric measurements, nutritional assessment using the MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment) tool, sarcopenia screening using the SARC-F tool, interviews regarding factors related to nutritional care needs of the elderly.


Results: The average age of participants was 69.5±7.5 years. The prevalence of malnutrition risk and malnutrition among the elderly according to the MNA assessment was 35.3%, and 4% according to BMI. The prevalence of sarcopenia risk was 11.3%. Regarding issues related to nutritional care needs: 14.7% of subjects reported a lack of appetite. Constipation affected 26% of the participants, and dry mouth was experienced by 40% and 54% felt the need to add more milk to their daily diet. 24% required their food to be chopped and cooked softer. 50% wanted an additional snack daily.


Conclusion: Malnutrition and sarcopenia are common issues among the elderly. Common issues such as loss of appetite, constipation, and dry mouth are frequently encountered among the elderly.


 

Keywords

Từ khoá: Suy dinh dưỡng, Sarcopenia, chăm sóc dinh dưỡng, Người cao tuổi.

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