Improvements in nutritional intake and quality of life among frail homebound older adults receiving home-delivered breakfast and lunch

The Consumption of Protein-Rich Foods in Older Adults: An Exploratory Focus Group Study

“…Many of the comments however, suggest that external help may also aid intakes: cooking classes and meal clubs to encourage interaction and skill development; suitable bus routes to improve accessibility; special offers on individual items, as opposed to multi-buys. Studies employing environmental changes have demonstrated success: Meal delivery schemes have resulted in increased food and nutrient intakes 23 , as has eating in groups or family style settings, compared to eating alone 24,25 .…”

Epidemiologia nutricional

“…No entanto, com o envelhecimento, a insegurança alimentar torna-se mais freqüente, em função de fatores que limitam o consumo de alimentos. Entre eles estão as alterações fisiológicas e da cavidade bucal, fatores econômicos e psicossociais, restrição da mobilidade e institucionalização (Campos, Monteiro & Ornelas, 2000;Arbonés et al, 2003;Gollub & Weddle, 2004;Acuña & Cruz, 2004;Marin-León et al, 2005;Cardoso et al, 2006;Menezes & Marucci, 2006).…”

“…A população brasileira apresenta número expressivo de idosos de baixa renda, e quanto menor a renda familiar maior o nível de insegurança alimentar (Gollub & Weddle, 2004;Marín-León et al, 2005).…”

Effect of Family-Style Meals on Energy Intake and Risk of Malnutrition in Dutch Nursing Home Residents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Malnutrition has serious negative consequences, such as a higher prevalence of infections, hospitalization, and dysfunctions, and an increased morbidity and mortality (2)(3)(4)(5). Prevention of malnutrition has favorable effects on the independence and quality of life of nursing home residents (6,7).…”