Fluid intake and recommendations in older adults: More data are needed

Scherer, Rebecca; Maroto-Sánchez, Beatriz; Palacios, Gonzalo; González‐Gross, Marcela

doi:10.1111/nbu.12206

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“…Consequently, it should be a key nutritional consideration among the elderly. UK population advice is non-specific, recommending 6-8 cups per day, equalling approximately 1.2-1.6L ( 16), yet age-specific advice in several European countries (163) and in the comprehensive evidence based European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) guidelines ( 164) is for 2.0Lday -1 (men) and 1.6Lday -1 (women). Therefore, adjustments to quantitative recommendations are proposed to account for reduced homeostatic regulation with age (160).…”

Section: Fluidmentioning

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A Review of Nutritional Requirements of Adults Aged ≥65 Years in the UK

Dorrington

Fallaize

Hobbs

et al. 2020

The Journal of Nutrition

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Appropriate dietary choices in later life may reduce the risk of chronic diseases and rate of functional decline, however, there is little well-evidenced age-specific nutritional guidance in the UK for older adults, making it challenging to provide nutritional advice. Therefore, the aim of this critical review was to propose evidence-based nutritional recommendations for older adults (aged ≥65 y). Nutrients with important physiological functions in older adults were selected for inclusion in the recommendations. For these nutrients: 1) recommendations from the UK Scientific Advisory Committee for Nutrition (SACN) reports were reviewed and guidance retained if recent and age-specific, and 2) a literature search conducted where SACN guidance was not sufficient to set or confirm recommendations for older adults, searching Web of Science up to March 2020. Data extracted from a total of 190 selected publications provided evidence to support age-specific UK recommendations for protein (1.2 g·kg−1·d−1), calcium (1000 mg·d−1), folate (400 μg·d−1), vitamin B-12 (2.4 μg·d−1), and fluid (1.6 L·d−1 women, 2.0 L·d−1 men) for those ≥65 y. UK recommendations for carbohydrates, free sugars, dietary fiber, dietary fat and fatty acids, sodium, and alcohol for the general population are likely appropriate for older adults. Insufficient evidence was identified to confirm or change recommendations for all other selected nutrients. In general, significant gaps in current nutritional research among older adults existed, which should be addressed to support delivery of tailored nutritional guidance to this age group to promote healthy aging.

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Section: Fluidmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Nutritional Requirements of Adults Aged ≥65 Years in the UK

Dorrington

Fallaize

Hobbs

et al. 2020

The Journal of Nutrition

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“…The abnormalities of water homeostasis can lead to early expressions of neuronal dysfunction, chronic cerebral vasculopathy, brain atrophy and neurodegenerative disease [ 134 ]. Water consumption can also positively influence cognitive abilities and mood states [ 135 , 136 , 137 ].…”

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Nutrition Strategies Promoting Healthy Aging: From Improvement of Cardiovascular and Brain Health to Prevention of Age-Associated Diseases

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Background: An increasing number of studies suggest that diet plays an important role in regulating aging processes and modulates the development of the most important age-related diseases. Objective: The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the relationship between nutrition and critical age-associated diseases. Methods: A literature review was conducted to survey recent pre-clinical and clinical findings related to the role of nutritional factors in modulation of fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging and their role in prevention of the genesis of the diseases of aging. Results: Studies show that the development of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive impairment and dementia can be slowed down or prevented by certain diets with anti-aging action. The protective effects of diets, at least in part, may be mediated by their beneficial macro- (protein, fat, carbohydrate) and micronutrient (vitamins, minerals) composition. Conclusions: Certain diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, may play a significant role in healthy aging by preventing the onset of certain diseases and by improving the aging process itself. This latter can be strengthened by incorporating fasting elements into the diet. As dietary recommendations change with age, this should be taken into consideration as well, when developing a diet tailored to the needs of elderly individuals. Future and ongoing clinical studies on complex anti-aging dietary interventions translating the results of preclinical investigations are expected to lead to novel nutritional guidelines for older adults in the near future.

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Fall Risk and the Use of Exercise as a Fall Prevention Strategy

Rodrigues

Carballeira

Silva

et al. 2021

Integrated Care and Fall Prevention in Active and Healthy Aging

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Increasing life expectancy and the growing number of elderly people have also increased the number of comorbidities common in this population in the same proportion, where the risk of falling is highlighted and has been increasing in a worrying and negative way. However, the practice of physical exercise can improve the prevention and reduction of falls. In this context, this chapter addresses the theme with the objective of identifying how, which, and when physical exercise can contribute in relation to the risk of falling in the elderly. Through analysis of articles and recent reviews, the chapter addresses the influence of strength, power, aerobic, and multicomponent exercises in their various components and possible influences on the risk of falling. There is also a proposal for a specific program for the risk of falling in the elderly, with adjustments in volume and intensity according to the needs of the target audience, based and improved by worldwide guidelines.

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Fluid intake and recommendations in older adults: More data are needed

Cited by 3 publications

References 23 publications

A Review of Nutritional Requirements of Adults Aged ≥65 Years in the UK

A Review of Nutritional Requirements of Adults Aged ≥65 Years in the UK

Nutrition Strategies Promoting Healthy Aging: From Improvement of Cardiovascular and Brain Health to Prevention of Age-Associated Diseases

Fall Risk and the Use of Exercise as a Fall Prevention Strategy

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