Is physical activity associated with appetite? A survey of long-term care residents.
The intent of this research was to explore the influence of physical activity on the appetite of older adults in long-term care. Given the impact of the anorexia of aging and the increasing numbers of older adults, this could have significant health implications. Residents (N = 93) of a long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facility were surveyed using the "Appetite & Activity Questionnaire." There was no relationship found between physical activity and appetite regardless of the participants' sex or age. BMI appeared to correlate well with the amount of activity that was performed. The most salient finding was the near absence of physical activity, even in the presence of facilities, support personnel, and available time.
Dermott
Megann
M
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
McDaniel
Jennifer L
JL
Weiss
Edward P
EP
Tomazic
Terry J
TJ
Mattfeldt-Beman
Mildred
M
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001066:Appetite / Q000502:physiology*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires