INSIGHTS FOR IMPROVING OLDER ADULT NUTRITION WITH MULTIVITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
2024

Improving Nutrition for Older Adults with Multivitamins

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Author Information

Author(s): Fielding Roger, Blancato Robert, Starr Kathryn Porter, McDonald Shelley, Zimmer Rachel, Pettis Jennifer, Tracy Karen

Primary Institution: Tufts University

Hypothesis

Can multivitamin/mineral supplements help older adults meet their nutritional needs?

Conclusion

Experts suggest that multivitamin/mineral supplements may help older adults who often lack essential nutrients.

Supporting Evidence

  • Older adults often do not obtain adequate amounts of micronutrients from their regular dietary patterns.
  • Nutrition screening could help identify deficiencies in older adults.
  • Experts proposed expanding interdisciplinary care to improve nutritional assessments.

Takeaway

Older people sometimes don't get enough vitamins from their food, and taking multivitamins can help them stay healthy.

Methodology

An expert roundtable was convened to discuss the role of MVMs in older adult nutrition.

Limitations

Nutritional status is not consistently assessed in clinical practice.

Participant Demographics

Experts in nutrition and aging.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.4008

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