A comparison of energy provision by diet order in a long-term care facility.
Involuntary weight loss (IWL) is common in the North American elderly population and affects as many as 60 per cent of nursing home residents, representing a threat to health and function. Investigation into nutrient provision in a long-term care (LTC) centre showed that mean total energy exposure over the 5-week menu cycle differed significantly between regular and puréed diet orders, with lower mean levels of exposure to all three macronutrients on a puréed diet order. There is sufficient evidence that current LTC menus may provide fewer nutrients in those receiving puréed diets that further investigation in this area is warranted.
School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University. matthew.durant@acadiau.ca
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D004032:Diet; D002149:Energy Intake; D019648:Foods, Specialized; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009752:Nutritional Status