Issue 93 Item 14 Metabolic Control Improved by Nutrition Education in Elderly
Nutrition education improves metabolic control in older adults, according to a new study.
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In the study, 98 adults aged 65 and older were randomised into two groups: an
active and control group. The active group was provided with education on
nutrition to meet the needs of an older population based on accepted information
processing, learning theory, and Social Cognitive Theory over the 10-week study.
The active group had greater improvements in glucose levels (p=0.05) and
glycated hemoglobin (p<0.01) than the control group. In addition, more patients
in the active group met treatment goals for total cholesterol than in the
control group.
Reference:Miller CK et al. Nutrition Education Improves Metabolic Outcomes
among Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: Results from a Randomized Controlled
Trial. Prev Med 2002; 34: 252-59.
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