Korean Journal of Human Ecology (한국생활과학회지)

Korean Association of Human Ecology (한국생활과학회)
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Assessment of Vitamin E Status of Female Nursing-Home Residents

양로원 거주 여자 노인들의 비타민 E 섭취 상태 조사

  • Kim, Hee-Seon (Soonchunhyang University, Department of food and Nutrition) ;
  • Kim, Ji-Sun (Soonchunhyang University, Institute of Industrial Medicine) ;
  • Song, Rha-Yun (Soonchunhyang University, Department of Nursing)
  • 김희선 (순천향대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 김지선 (순천향대학교 산업의학연구소) ;
  • 송라윤 (순천향대학교 간호학과)
  • Published : 2001.12.31
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Abstract

This study was peformed to assess the nutritional status of female nursing home residents by dietary intake. The subjects were 60 nursing home residents aged over 60 from 3 different nursing homes in Seoul, Cheonan and Chunchon. Dietary intake was assessed by 24-hr recall and nutrient intake was calculated using CAN-Pro and database for vitamin E established by authors. To establish vitamin E database, we analyzed vitamin E concentration using HPLC in several foods consumed frequently by nursing home residents. The results of nutrient intake were as follows; 1) Average daily intakes of energy, protein, phosphorous, iron, vitamin $B_1$ and niacin were higher than RDA, but calcium, vitamin $B_2$ and niacin of Chunchon were lower than RDA. 2) Intakes of protein, sodium and niacin of Cheonan residents were significantly higher than those of Seoul. 3) Intakes of phosphorous, potassium, vitamin $B_1$ and dietary fiber of Cheonan residents were significantly higher than Seoul and Chunchon. 4) Intakes of sodium and cholesterol of Seoul residents were higher than Cheonan and Chunchon. 5) Average daily intake of vitamin E was lower than RDA. Especially vitamin A intake of Cheonan residents was significantly lower than other two cities.

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