title: Nutritional profile of older adults with chronic venous leg ulcers: a pilot study.
abstract: The purpose of this cross-sectional descriptive pilot study was to describe daily intake of select nutrients important for efficient wound healing and general health in a sample of older adults (64.25 ± 9.49 years of age) with chronic venous leg ulcers (CVLUs; N = 12), compared to recommended dietary allowances (RDA). Anthropometric data were also collected. Compared to RDA, participants on average consumed lower vitamin C (60.03 ± 49.73 mg/d) and higher sodium (3197.07 ± 1455.04 mg/d), sugar (181.21 ± 115.45 g/d), and saturated fat (33.75 ± 1.06 g/d). They also demonstrated a relatively high plasma n-6/n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio, a biomarker of inflammation (11.25 ± 1.99). The mean body mass index indicated extreme obesity (41.48 ± 11.47). A multidisciplinary treatment approach that includes routine dietary assessments followed by tailored dietary interventions may improve wound healing and long-term health outcomes in this population.
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University, College of Nursing, 372 Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Electronic address: mcdaniel.561@osu.edu.
authors.forename: Jodi C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: McDaniel
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University, College of Nursing, 372 Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
authors.forename: Kaitlyn G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Kemmner
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University Clinical Research Center, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Columbus, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rusnak
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009752:Nutritional Status / Q000502:physiology*; D010865:Pilot Projects
keywords: Chronic venous leg ulcers; Nutrition; Older adults