The relationship between nutrient intake, dental status and family cohesion among older Brazilians

作者：de Andrade Fabiola Bof^*; Caldas Junior Arnaldo de Franca; Kitoko Pedro Makumbundu; Zandonade Eliana

来源：Cadernos de Saude Publica, 2011, 27(1): 113-122.

DOI：10.1590/S0102-311X2011000100012

• Oral Health
• Nutrition
• Aged
• Social Support

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between inadequate nutrient intake, oral health and family cohesion. This was a cross-sectional study with a sample of 887 non-institutionalized elderly people from Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, Brazil. Oral examination was performed by trained and calibrated examiners and three measurements were considered: number of posterior occluding pairs of natural teeth (POP), number of teeth and overall dental status. Nutrient intake was assessed by a 24-hour diet recall interview. The elderly person's perception of family cohesion was assessed using the family adaptability and cohesion scale. People with no POP were more likely than those with 5 or more POP to have inadequate intake of vitamin C (OR = 2.79; 95% CI: 1.16-6.71), calcium (OR = 3.74; 95% CI: 1.69-8.25), riboflavin (OR = 2.49; 95% CI: 1.105.64) and zinc (OR = 3.43; 95% CI: 1.07-10.94). There was no association between elderly people's perceptions of family cohesion and inadequate intakes. It was concluded that oral health is related to inadequate intake of important nutrients among non-institutionalized elderly people.

• 出版日期2011-1