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Changes in Self-Reported Fruit and Vegetable Intake following Nutritional Modification in High Risk Older Veterans.
- Source :
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Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics [J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr] 2021 Jan-Mar; Vol. 40 (1), pp. 1-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jan 13. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- This project aimed to determine the feasibility of implementing a dietary intervention in older Veterans participating in an exercise and health promotion program (Gerofit) and whether this intervention could improve self-reported fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake measured by BRFSS and diet quality measured by visual analog scale (0-10 scale). Participation consisted of optional group and individual counseling with a Registered Dietitian (RD). Out of 50 participants approached to participant in the program, 24 Veterans attended ≥2 group sessions (2.9 ± 2.0 classes, which was 82% of total available sessions). There was a reported trend toward increased daily F&V intake (pre vs. post: 3.4 ± 1.9 vs. 4.1 ± 2.0 servings/day, p = 0.07) and a significant increase in diet quality (4.7 ± 0.5 vs. 5.9 ± 0.4, p = 0.03) from baseline compared to the last attended class. These promising preliminary findings can be used to inform efforts to optimize dietary intake in vulnerable Veteran populations.
- Subjects :
- Aged
Aging physiology
Aging psychology
Female
Health Promotion methods
Humans
Male
Self Report
Veterans Health statistics & numerical data
Visual Analog Scale
Vulnerable Populations psychology
Vulnerable Populations statistics & numerical data
Diet Therapy methods
Eating physiology
Eating psychology
Food Quality
Fruit
Vegetables
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2155-1200
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33439791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2020.1863892