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The consumption of protein-rich foods in older adults: An exploratory focus group study.

Best, R.L and Appleton, K., 2013. The consumption of protein-rich foods in older adults: An exploratory focus group study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 45 (6), 751 - 755 .

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2013.03.008

Abstract

Objective: Many older adults consume inadequate protein for their needs. This study explored the factors associated with the consumption of high-protein foods in older adults. Methods: Participants over the age of 65 years (n = 28) took part in 1 of 4 focus group discussions on meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, and pulses. Discussions were audio taped, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Numerous and various reasons for the consumption and non-consumption of high-protein foods were reported. Many of these reasons result from reductions in chemosensory, dental and physical abilities, and changes in living situation in the older population, and have impact specifically on high-protein foods because of their often hard, perishable and need-to-be-cooked nature, and high cost. Conclusions and Implications: Further work is required to establish the importance of each of thesereasons in relation to protein intakes, to prioritize those of likely greatest impact for increasing intakes. © 2013 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:1499-4046
Group:Faculty of Science & Technology
ID Code:21354
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:21 Jul 2014 09:20
Last Modified:14 Mar 2022 13:49

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