ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to
determine the nutritional status of the middle aged to elderly patients with
diabetes in Federal Medical Centre (F.M.C) umuahia. The study involves both
hiosp1alized and those that attend counselling or follow up in the dietetic
department of the hospital. Structured Questionnaire validated was used to elicit
information on socio-economic status, dietary profile and clinical records.
Weighed food intake was used to know their nutrient intake and skin fold
calliper was used to know their body The study revealed that 34% of the age
brackets (46-50 years) were the group mostly affected. There was strong
relationship (P< 0.01) between educational level, estimated income and also knowledge
on how to take care of diabetes. About 87.5% of male respondents were
overweight (13M1 > 25.0) and 12.5% of female respondents were overweight.
The nutrient intake of hospitalized patients are monitored more than non
hospitalized intake. The mean crude protein was 8.4872 ± 10. 56856 for
hospitalized and 47.5250 ± 88.11526 for non hospitalized.
OKEJIRI, E (2021). Nutritional Status Of Middle Aged/Elderly (40-60 Years) With Diabetes In Federal Medical Centre Umuahia (FMC) In Abia State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 19, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-of-middle-agedelderly-40-60-years-with-diabetes-in-federal-medical-centre-umuahia-fmc-in-abia-state-7-2
E, OKEJIRI. "Nutritional Status Of Middle Aged/Elderly (40-60 Years) With Diabetes In Federal Medical Centre Umuahia (FMC) In Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 12 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-of-middle-agedelderly-40-60-years-with-diabetes-in-federal-medical-centre-umuahia-fmc-in-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
E, OKEJIRI. "Nutritional Status Of Middle Aged/Elderly (40-60 Years) With Diabetes In Federal Medical Centre Umuahia (FMC) In Abia State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 12 Aug. 2021. Web. 19 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-of-middle-agedelderly-40-60-years-with-diabetes-in-federal-medical-centre-umuahia-fmc-in-abia-state-7-2 >.
E, OKEJIRI. "Nutritional Status Of Middle Aged/Elderly (40-60 Years) With Diabetes In Federal Medical Centre Umuahia (FMC) In Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 19 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutritional-status-of-middle-agedelderly-40-60-years-with-diabetes-in-federal-medical-centre-umuahia-fmc-in-abia-state-7-2