What is it about?
Protein, fat and carbohydrate make up the macronutrient sources of energy. This study reports the food intake of LiLACS NZ participants - Maori and non-Maori octogenarians in New Zealand
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Why is it important?
Very little is known about what older people actually eat. This study reports accurate intake measures for older New Zealanders and shows that Maori and non-Maori eat different sources of protein, fat and carbohydrate. The impacts of these intakes will be measured over time to see what are the optimal intakes for older people.
Perspectives
Food is the staff of life, and we found that bread was a essential source of both protein and carbohydrate. we all should make sure the bread available has optimal nutrients in it to benefit the health of older people.
Ngaire Kerse
University of Auckland
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This page is a summary of: Macronutrient intake in advanced age: Te Puāwaitanga o Ngā Tapuwae Kia ora Tonu, Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ), British Journal Of Nutrition, August 2016, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s0007114516003020.
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