The nutritional, XXXX and oxidant status of elderly subjects admitted to a university hospital.

@entity1 @entity2041 @entity102 @entity4466 @entity3147
BACKGROUND/AIM: Malnutrition in elderly @entity1 is common in hospitals, and many of the age associated @entity102 have a common factor, which is oxidative stress. The aim of the study was to evaluate the nutritional status, @entity2041 , and oxidant status of elderly @entity1 . @entity1 AND METHODS: The mini-nutritional assessment (MNA) was used to determine the nutritional status of elderly @entity1 . @entity2041 concentration in the whole blood, plasma albumin, and @entity4466 -reactive substances (TBARS) levels was measured spectrophotometrically by the enzymatic recycling method. In addition, length of hospital stay was estimated. All measurements were taken within 48 h after admission. RESULTS: The results showed that more than two-thirds of the elderly were classified as at risk of @entity3147 and malnourished. About 45% and 53% elevation in the TBARS was found in at risk of being malnourished and in the malnourished groups, respectively, compared to the well-nourished group, but the elevation did not reach the significant level. No significant differences in the @entity2041 concentration and in the length of hospital stay were found among the three mini-nutritional assessment categories. CONCLUSIONS: The study indicated the necessity of performing the MNA test for elderly upon admission to hospitals, and more attention needs to be paid to this vulnerable group of @entity1 .
