Food perception, lifestyle, nutritional and health status in the older people: Typologies and factors associated with aging well.

The aging process is associated with physiological, sensory, psychological, and sociological changes likely to have an impact on food intake and the nutritional status. The present study aimed to explore the heterogeneity of the French older population (>65 years old) using a multidisciplinary approach. More specifically, the study aimed to highlight different typologies (i.

Hemodialysis Affects Wanting and Spontaneous Intake of Protein-Rich Foods in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

Objectives: Protein-energy wasting is a risk factor for mortality and morbidity in hemodialysis patients (HD patients). Food intake could be modified by HD-related changes in the food reward system (i.e.

The Assessment of Eating Pleasure among Older Adults: Development and Preliminary Validation of the Anticipatory and Consummatory Eating Pleasure (ACEPS).

Objective: Maintaining eating pleasure as long as possible is one of the determinants that contributes to and encourages good nutrition in the ageing population. Our study aimed to translate, adapt to the context of food and validate the Temporal Experience of Pleasure Scale (which distinguishes anticipatory and consummatory experiences of pleasure) in a food dependent older French population.

Design: Prospective validation study.

Optimizing sensory quality and variety: An effective strategy for increasing meal enjoyment and food intake in older nursing home residents.

A decline in appetite and consequently in food intake is often observed with ageing, particularly in older adults living in nursing homes. Several strategies have been tested in nursing homes to counter this phenomenon. However, the approaches have rarely focused on food improvement, and most studies have assessed the impact of flavor enhancement on eating behavior.

Prevalence of malnutrition using harmonized definitions in older adults from different settings - A MaNuEL study.

Background & Aims: Malnutrition is widespread among older people and related to poor outcome. Reported prevalences vary widely, also because of different diagnostic criteria used. This study aimed to describe prevalences in several populations of older persons in different settings using harmonized definitions.