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Nutrition and resilience in geriatrics: evaluating the role of diet in latin american patients
Valentina Navas 1 , Jorge Navas 1 , Valentina Ochoa 1 , Juan Theran 1 , Harold Torres Pinzon 1 , Luis Dulcey 2 & Jaime Gómez 3
1University of Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia; 2University of Andes, Mérida, Venezuela; 3Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Introduction: This study investigates the effect of a resilience diet on age-related vitality and functional capacity in geriatric patients.
Objective: To evaluate how a resilience diet impacts vitality and functionality in geriatric patients.
Methodology: A retrospective, comparative, and controlled study was conducted in a South American hospital from 2021 to 2023. A total of 106 patients were included and divided into three groups (vegetarians, traditionalists, and resilience). The resilience group followed a specific diet for six months. Vitality was measured using the MIIRM scale, while functional capacity was assessed through a visual analog scale (VAS), physical tests, and scales for anxiety, depression, and cognitive status.
Results: The resilience group showed a significant improvement in age-related vitality (from 15.2 ± 1.9 to 20.1 ± 1.3 points) and functional capacity compared to the vegetarian and traditionalist groups. Improvements were observed in hand strength, physical functioning, and levels of anxiety, depression, and cognitive status (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: The resilience diet, which is rich in plant-based proteins and fish while low in red meats, significantly enhanced the vitality and functionality of geriatric patients, suggesting that an adapted diet may promote healthy and functional aging.
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