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  • Malnutrition among older adults in Nigeria is a complex issue, particularly affecting those who are institutionalized or dependent on others for daily activities.
  • A study with 85 participants revealed that 58.2% of older adults were at risk of malnutrition, with those exhibiting poorer cognitive functions also having lower calf circumference measurements.
  • The research found significant differences in blood protein levels, with older females and non-institutionalized individuals showing higher total protein levels compared to their male counterparts and institutionalized peers.

Article Abstract

Malnutrition is a multifactorial problem affecting older adults especially in developing countries like Nigeria. Eighty-five subjects which comprise 55 older adults and 30 controls were recruited. Total protein, Albumin, Calcium, Vitamin-C and Vitamin D were estimated using Biuret's method, Bromo-Cresol Green method, O-Cresolphthalein-Complexone, High performance liquid chromatography, and ELISA methods respectively. Cognitive and nutritional status information were obtained using Mini-Cog test and MNA-short form. Data were analyzed at  < .05. Activities of daily living (ADL) was observed to be associated with nutritional status in older adults. The prevalence of older adults at risk of malnutrition was found to be 58.2%. Blood pressure, albumin and total protein were significantly higher in older adults ( < .05) compared to the younger adults. Total protein was significantly higher in older female subjects ( < .05) compared to older male subjects. It was also significantly higher in non- institutionalized older adults than in those who were institutionalized. Calf circumference was significantly lower ( < .05) in those with poor cognitive status. BMI and calcium were significantly lower in the malnourished older adults. It is concluded that older adults who are dependent, most of which are institutionalized may be more exposed to malnutrition, frailty and cognitive impairment.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11403568PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23337214241279636DOI Listing

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