Abstract:
:Demented elderly patients unable to eat independently and often refusing food are threatened by malnutrition. Therefore, we determined in 6 female patients aged 74-100 with senile dementia the average daily food consumption within a 3-week period by the exact weighing methods on six occasions. The average daily energy intake was 7,364 kJ (carbohydrates 3,300, fat 3,030, and protein 1,034 kJ). Acceptance of food was best at breakfast; during lunch and dinner all patients refused nutrients in two-thirds of the meals. During the observation period the subjects remained in a steady state (weight, serum albumin). It is concluded that spontaneous nutrient intake is sufficient in stable conditions. In times of increased energy needs the observed eating habits may lead to malnutrition.
journal_name
Gerontologyjournal_title
Gerontologyauthors
Stähelin HB,Hofer HO,Vogel M,Held C,Seiler WOdoi
10.1159/000213107subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1983-01-01 00:00:00pages
145-8issue
3eissn
0304-324Xissn
1423-0003journal_volume
29pub_type
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