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Bidang Kajian : Warga Emas

Pelajar/Pengkaji Oleh: Norhasliza Binti Mohd Noor

Alamat Emel: norhaslizamn97@gmail.com

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                                Background & Aims: Information of nutritional status of elderly people in old folk homes is essential to formulate an appropriate health care system and reduce the risk of geriatrics poor health and malnutrition. The primary aim of the study is to find out the prevalence of malnutrition and malnutrition risks at old folk home in Klang Valley area. The secondary aims were to assess the energy and nutrient intake of elderly people and to determine the physical activity patterns of elderly people living in old folk home. Materials and methods: A total of 46 elderly people residing in Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras were recruited into this cross sectional study. 28 males and 18 females who aged 60 years and above volunteered to participate in this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of: 1) Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF), 2) 24-hours food recall, 3) Food frequency questionnaire, 4) Habitual physical activity, 5) 24-hours physical activity recall, and 6) Anthropometric measurements. Results: Among the elderly people living in the old folk home, 41% were well-nourished, 11% were malnourished and 48% were at risk of malnutrition. The BMI revealed 11.1% of the population were also obese, 35.6% were overweight, 46.7% were normal and 6.7% were underweight. The energy intake by the elderly population exceeded the Recommended Nutrient Intakes of Malaysia at 2453.9(±421.6) for female residents and 2248.2(±536.5) for males. Meanwhile the food groups consumptions of fruits and vegetables was found to be adequate as recommended by the Food Pyramid unlike cereals and grains group. Milk and dairy products consumption apparently exceeded the Food Pyramid recommendation. The malnutrition and malnutrition risks were observed more frequently in the group of elderly people who were in sedentary or light active. Conclusion: The prevalence of malnutrition and malnutrition risks in old folk home at Klang Valley area is 11% and 48% respectively. Daily energy intake exceeded the RNI and food group consumptions were not adequately provided as recommended by Food Pyramid for elderly.

Assessment and Management of Nutritional Status in Elderly People at Old Folk Homes in Klang Valley Area

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