Keywords
nutrition
malnutrition
depression
physical activity
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine nutrition, malnutrition, physical activity, and depression status in individuals aged 65 years and over and to evaluate the effect of these variables on emotional state.
Individuals and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 120 individuals aged 65 years and over. In the study, individuals' descriptive characteristics, anthropometric measurements, and some biochemical findings were questioned with survey questions. The nutrition status of individuals was evaluated through food consumption records by taking a retrospective 24-hour recall method and physical activity status was evaluated by 24-hour physical activity records. In addition, Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) was used to detect malnutrition in elderly individuals, the geriatric depression scale (GDS) was used to evaluate depression status, and the obtained data was recorded.
Results: In the study, according to MNA, 89.2% (n=107) of the individuals were evaluated as having normal nutritional status and 10.8% (n=13) as being at risk of malnutrition. The GDS average values of individuals at risk of malnutrition were found to be higher than the GDS average values of individuals with normal nutritional status (p = 0.02). Additionally, it was observed that the physical activity level (PAL) average values of individuals at risk of malnutrition were lower than those of individuals with normal nutritional status (p =0.04). A negative correlation was found between the GDS score of individuals at risk of malnutrition and dietary magnesium and phosphorus values (p = 0.03, p = 0.05, respectively).
Conclusion: It has been observed that individuals aged 65 and over, who are at risk of malnutrition, are less physically active and the depression score in these individuals is higher than in individuals with normal nutritional status. Additionally, low dietary magnesium and phosphorus consumption is associated with a higher depression score.
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