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Diet and nutritional status of middle aged and elderly residents of Urumqi community (LB455)
Author(s) -
Han Jia,
LI Cai Hong,
Yuan Qian Qian,
Xu Shu,
Chen Roujin,
Abuduli Wuhuliayi,
Xiaerpi Wueryetiguli
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb455
Subject(s) - micronutrient , environmental health , medicine , nutrient , food intake , gerontology , nutrition education , biology , pathology , ecology
Objective A community‐based study was undertaken in two communities to assess the diet and nutritional status of middle‐aged and elderly residents of Urumqi, Xinjiang. Methods The 24‐hour food intake method combined with food frequency questionnaire were used to evaluate the food intake of 579 middle‐aged and elderly residents aged 40‐76 years. Results The major type of food for the residents surveyed was plant‐based foods. Intakes of cereals, vegetables, fruits, poultry and eggs either reached or nearly reached with narrow margins the standards set by the Chinese Food Guide Pagoda (2007). However, intakes of fat and salt were 39.0g /d and 12.1g/d respectively, exceeding the recommendations of Chinese Food Guide Pagoda. Energy intakes from protein and fat were 15.9% and 38.2%, respectively, higher than recommendations. Carbohydrates‐derived energy was however below the recommended ratio (45.9%). Average intake level of calcium was 614.7mg/d, well below the RNI(Recommended Nutrient Intake). Although iron intake reached the RNI , 77.1% of iron was derived from plant foods. There was no statistical difference between genders. Conclusion The dietary status of middle‐aged and elderly residents of Urumqi community based on intakes of macronutrients and select micronutrients was not satisfactory according to the Chinese Food Guide Pagoda. There is a need for improving the quality of the diet and nutrition education of these residents, particularly from the perspective of chronic disease prevention. [Key words] middle‐aged and elderly residents; dietary intake; nutrients Grant Funding Source : Supported by NSFC