Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults

Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults

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Main Author: Edwards, Leslie Marie
Language:English
Published: Miami University / OhioLINK 2020
Subjects:
Nutrition
Health
nutrition
diet quality
added sugars
older adults
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1604934332749577
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami16049343327495772021-08-03T07:16:31Z Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults Edwards, Leslie Marie Nutrition Health nutrition diet quality added sugars older adults Diet quality describes how well foods align with dietary recommendations. Higher diet quality has been linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases and all-cause mortality as well as greater longevity. With people living longer worldwide, it's important to understand how diet quality can influence health and aging. The purpose of this study was to examine diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugar intake in older adults. Diet quality was measured using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) which is comprised of 13 component scores totaling 100 points. Twelve older adults (83.7 ± 7.5 years old, 10 female) provided three 24-hour recalls and responded to questions related to beverage intake. The results showed that their diet does not align with the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) with a mean HEI score of 64 points. Participants met their acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for protein and fat but not carbohydrates. Lastly, they had minimal sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) intake and also met the dietary recommendations for added sugar intake to be less than 10% of total calories. Additional research is needed to determine the best method to interpret individual scores and provide related guidance on how to improve diet quality. 2020-11-10 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1604934332749577 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1604934332749577 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Nutrition
Health
nutrition
diet quality
added sugars
older adults
spellingShingle Nutrition
Health
nutrition
diet quality
added sugars
older adults
Edwards, Leslie Marie
Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults
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title Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults
title_short Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults
title_full Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults
title_fullStr Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults
title_full_unstemmed Diet quality, macronutrient distribution, and added sugars in older adults
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