MiOA: Intervention: Community: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists' Interventions (2023)
Author and Year:
Lammes E, Rydwik E, Akner G 2021
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects of nutritional intervention and physical training on energy intake, resting metabolic rate and body composition in frail elderly. a randomised, controlled pilot study.
Authors:
Lammes E, Rydwik E, Akner G
Journal:
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
Year of publication:
2012
Volume:
16
Issue:
2
Page numbers:
162-167
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Elderly people, aged 75 and older, defined as frail using the definition by Chin a Paw, comprising both a nutritional and a physical focus: unintentional weight loss of >/= 5% during the last year and/or body mass index (BMI) <20 kg/m2, low physical activity level (
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants age under 75, BMI > 30 kg/m2, non-walkers, recent cardiac problems requiring hospital care, hip fracture or surgery during the last six months, current cancer treatment, stroke within the last two years and less than 7 points of a total 9-point score on the short form of the mini-mental state Examination, and institutionalized residents
Research Purpose:
The aim of this pilot RCT was to analyze: the effect of individualized nutritional intervention and physical training on energy intake, resting metabolic rate, and body composition in frail, community-dwelling elderly, aged 75 and older, and the correlation between energy intake, resting metabolic rate and fat-free mass in the frail elderly.
Blinding efforts:
No blinding.
Study Location:
Sweden
Source(s) of Funding:
Not-for-profit
Please specify names of funders:
Aldreforskning NordVast, research center for the elderly