Restrictive diets in the elderly: Never say never again?
Darmon P, Kaiser M, Bauer J, Sieber C, Pichard C (2010)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2010
Journal
Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
Book Volume: 29
Pages Range: 170-174
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2009.11.002
Abstract
Restrictive diets have long been an essential part of standard nutritional therapy for a wide range of diseases like obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, arterial hypertension and chronic renal failure. Although a relevant number of studies have been published in this field, most of these have concentrated on adults below age 65. Data on the effects of restrictive diets in older persons are still scarce. With increasing age, restrictive diets seem to be less effective with regard to relevant study endpoints like morbidity, quality of life and mortality. This applies in particular to chronic indications which are in most cases associated with additional co-morbidities. Here the focus shifts towards providing adequate nutritional intake rich in macro- and especially micronutrients and a diet that is also highly palatable as older individuals are at increased risk of becoming malnourished and sarcopenic. In this context, nutritional prevention and therapy are of utmost importance for maintaining quality of life. This review summarizes the present evidence for the application of restrictive diets in older persons and balances it against potential risks. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.
Authors with CRIS profile
Matthias Kaiser
Medizinische Fakultät
Jürgen Bauer
Lehrstuhl für Psychogerontologie
Cornel Sieber
Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin (Geriatrie)
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Switzerland (CH)How to cite
APA:
Darmon, P., Kaiser, M., Bauer, J., Sieber, C., & Pichard, C. (2010). Restrictive diets in the elderly: Never say never again? Clinical Nutrition, 29(2), 170-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2009.11.002
MLA:
Darmon, Patrice, et al. "Restrictive diets in the elderly: Never say never again?" Clinical Nutrition 29.2 (2010): 170-174.
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