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.
Durant
Matthew
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School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University. matthew.durant@acadiau.ca
D004032:Diet; D002149:Energy Intake; D019648:Foods, Specialized; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009752:Nutritional Status