Relationship between food quality and depressive symptoms in elderly people in Porto Alegre: a cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Urzsula Padilha Dausacker Centro Universitário Metodista IPA
  • Sandra Mari Barbiero Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia: Porto Alegre
  • Adriana da Silva Lockmann Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre.
  • Luis Henrique Telles da Rosa Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
  • Luis Fernando Ferreira Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9496-4884

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18316/sdh.v8i3.7015

Keywords:

Elderly, Aging, Mood Changes, Nutrition, Elderly Nutrition, Depression

Abstract

Background: Depression in the elderly population is frequent and compromises their quality of life, and nutrient intake may be associated.

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between emotional state and food consumption among elderly people.

Method: Cross-sectional study, where were assessed 37 elderly people living in Porto Alegre. Food consumption was assessed using a 24-hour recall using the Dietwin Plus program. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used to assess emotional status.

Results: Twelve (32.4%) subjects were out of risk of mood changes. Elderly people who consumed smaller amounts of vegetables, greenery and derivatives (r= -,434), fruits (r =-,328), and vitamins A, C and K and potassium (r = -,347; -,370; - ,364 and; -,345 respectively) were more prone to mood changes. The only positive correlation with the GDS result was the daily caloric intake (r=, 473), that is, the higher the caloric intake, the greater the risk of mood changes. On average, the sample showed changes in emotional state (+5.54 points).

Conclusion: Eating habits can indicate risk of mood changes in the elderly, which can lead to more serious conditions, such as depression, influencing the quality of life in aging.

Author Biographies

Urzsula Padilha Dausacker, Centro Universitário Metodista IPA

Nutricionista.

Sandra Mari Barbiero, Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia: Porto Alegre

Coordenadora e tutora da Residência Multiprofissional em Cardiologia.

Adriana da Silva Lockmann, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre.

Doutorando em ciências da saúde - UFCSPA.

Luis Henrique Telles da Rosa, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

Professor associado - Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

Luis Fernando Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

Mestre e doutorando em ciências da reabilitação na Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

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Published

2020-09-02

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2020)

Section

Artigos Originais

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