The impact of dental status on perceived ability to eat certain foods and nutrient intakes in older adults: cross-sectional analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2008–2014

The impact of dental status on perceived ability to eat certain foods and nutrient intakes in older adults: cross-sectional analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2008–2014

Abstract Background Many factors determine dietary intake in older adults, including physical health, psychological well-being and socio-economic status. Dental status may also be important. The aim was to examine how dental status impacts perceived ability to eat to certain foods, nutrient intake a...

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Main Authors: Sinead Watson, Laura McGowan, Leigh-Ann McCrum, Christopher R. Cardwell, Bernadette McGuinness, Ciaran Moore, Jayne V. Woodside, Gerald McKenna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Older adults
Nutrient intake
Nutritional status
Oral health
Dental status
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-019-0803-8

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