J Korean Diet Assoc.  2023 Nov;29(4):248-260. 10.14373/JKDA.2023.29.4.248.

Relationship between Psychological and Physical Disability and Nutrient Intake in the Elderly -The 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey-

• Park JM
• Kim DS
• Joo N

• KMID: 2548798
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14373/JKDA.2023.29.4.248

Abstract

This study provides basic data when planning nutrition support for healthy aging by revealing the relationship between various symptoms in the elderly and nutrient intake. From the 8th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, data from senior citizens aged 65 years or older in 2021 were used, and answers on the depression prevalence, activity restrictions, complaints of discomfort when chewing, and nutrient intake were analyzed through SPSS multiple logistic regression analysis. In the case of depression, there was a significant effect on the intake of four of the 20 nutrients (water, protein, cholesterol, and vitamin E). When experiencing activity restrictions, the intake of eight of the 20 nutrients (phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin D, beta-carotene, retinol, thiamine, and niacin) was affected. When experiencing chewing discomfort, the intake of three of the 20 nutrients (fat, magnesium, and vitamin E) was affected. Elderly people who suffer from depression, activity restrictions, and discomfort with chewing are at risk of various nutrient deficiencies, and related studies need to be conducted.

Keyword

elderly; depression; activity restriction; chewing ability; nutrient intake; multinomial logistic regression