From the National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging:

September 16, 2004: Biweekly Highlights
This notice provides announcements and links to new nutrition and aging information.

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Of Special Interest

Women's Health and Mortality Chartbook.  States ranked on incidence of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and other critical areas;  listings of health risk factors for women in the US; HHS.

Generations United for Environmental Awareness and Action. Preliminary report with strategies for bringing children, youth, and older adults together to explore, study, and work to improve the natural environment. Genrations United and Penn State Cooperative Extension.

Inventory of Qualitative Research. For professionals; info on qualitative studies in nutrition and physical activity; CDC.

Prototype Notebook. For researchers and evaluators; short questions on dietary intake, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors; USDA Economic Research Service.

Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator. For professionals; tool for calculating financial cost of physically inactive people in your community, citiy, state or business; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Health Education Kits for African Americans. For consumers and professionals; info on lactose intolerance and foods containing calcium; National Dairy Council.

Exercise for Older Adults. For consumers; exercises for lower body range of motion, to increase flexibility in the ankle joint; Geriatrics.

RealAge Tip of the Day. For consumers; "Having a happy social life may be as important to your health as not smoking."
 

Research and Reports

Choi  NG. Reaching out to racial/ethnic minority older persons for elderly nutrition programs. J Nutr Elder. 2004;42:89-104.

Connell CM, Boise L, Stuckey JC, Holmes SB, Hudson ML. Attitudes toward the diagnosis and disclosure of dementia among family caregivers and primary care physicians. Gerontologist. 2004;44:500-507.

 
Culp KR, Wakefield B, Dyck MJ, Cacchione PZ, DeCrane S, Decker S. Bioelectrical impedance analysis and other hydration parameters as risk factors for delirium in rural nursing home residents. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2004;59:M813-M817.

Davidson J, Getz M. Nutritional risk and body composition in free-living elderly participating in congregate meal-site programs. J Nutr Elder. 2004;42:53-68.

Doherty RB. Assessing the new Medicare prescription drug law. Ann Intern Med. 2004;141: 5:391-395.

Fey-Yensan NL, Kantor MA, Cohen N, Laus MJ, Rice WS, English C. Issues and strategies related to fruit and vegetable intake in older adults living in the Northeast region. Topics Clin Nutr. 2004;19:3:180-192.

Friedemann ML, Newman FL , Seff LR, Dunlop BD. Planning for long-term care: Concept, definition, and measurement. Gerontologist. 2004;44:520-530.

Holcomb CA. Consumption of carotenoid-rich foods and central vision loss: A matched case-controlled study in Kansas. J Nutr Elder. 2004;24:1-18.

Horowitz A, Goodman CR, Reinhardt JP. Congruence between disabled elders and their primary caregivers. Gerontologist. 2004;44:532-542.

Hu P, Reuben DB, Crimmins EM, Harris TB, Huang M, Seeman TE. The effects of serum beta-carotene concentration and burden of inflammation on all-cause mortality risk in high-functioning older persons: MacArthur studies of successful aging. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci . 2004;59:M849-M854.

Hulme C, Long AF, Kneafsey R, Reid G. Using the EQ-5D to assess health-related quality of life in older people. Age Ageing. 2004;33:504-507.

Keller HH, Gibbs A, Wong S, Vanderkooy PD, Hedley M. Men can cook! Development,implementation,and evaluation of a senior men's cooking group. J Nutr Elder. 2004;42:71-87.

Landi F, Cesari M, Onder G, Lattanzio F, Gravina EM, Bernabei R, SilverNet-HC. Study group. Physical activity and mortality in frail, community-living elderly patients. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2004;59:M833-M837.

Macon JF, Oakland MJ, Jensen HH, Kissack PA. Food label use by older Americans: Data from the continuing survey of food intakes by individuals and the diet and health knowledge survey 1994-96. J Nutr Elder. 2004;42:35-52.

Mitchell SL, Teno JM, Roy J, Kabumoto G, Mor V. Clinical and organizational factors associated with feeding tube use among nursing home residents with advanced cognitive impairment. JAMA. 2003;290:73-80.

Monteleoni C, Clark E. Using rapid-cycle quality improvement methodology to reduce feeding tubes in patients with advanced dementia: before and after study. BMJ. 2004;329:491-494.

McClendon MJ, Smyth KA, Neundorfer MM. Survival of persons with Alzheimer's disease: Caregiver coping matters. Gerontologist. 2004;44:508-519.

Murphy LM, Lipman TO. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy does not prolong survival in patients with dementia.
Arch Intern Med. 2003; 163:11:1351-3.

Nowson CA, Worsley A, Margerison C, Jorna MK, Frame AG, Torres SJ, Godfrey SJ. Blood pressure response to dietary modifications in free-living individuals. J Nutr. 2004;134:2322-2329.

Phelan EA, Williams B, Penninx BWJH, LoGerfo JP, Leveille SG. Activities of daily living function and disability in older adults in a randomized trial of the health enhancement program. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2004;59:M838-M843.

St Jeor ST, Cutter GR, Perumean-Chaney SE, Hall SJ, Herzog H, Bovee V. The practical use of charts to estimate resting energy expenditure in adults. Topics Clin Nutr. 2004;19:1:51-56.

Sharkey JR. Nutrition Risk Screening: The interrelationship of food insecurity, food intake, and unintentional weight change among homebound elders. J Nutr Elder. 2004;24:19-34.

Smiciklas-Wright H, Mitchell DC, Tucker KL. Association of weight status with dietary patterns in older adults.Topics Clin Nutr. 2004;19:3:193-199.

Strandberg TE, Strandberg A, Rantanen K, Salomaa VV, Pitkälä K, Miettinen TA. Low cholesterol, mortality, and quality of life in old age during a 39-year follow-up. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2004;44:1002-1008.

Stuff JE, Casey PH, Szeto KL, Gossett JM, Robbins JM, Simpson PM, Connell C, Bogle ML. Household food insecurity is associated with adult health status. J Nutr. 2004;134:2330-2335.

Zhuo X, Melby MK, Watanabe S. Soy isoflavone intake lowers serum LDL cholesterol: A meta-analysis of 8 randomized controlled trials in humans. J Nutr. 2004;134:2395-2400.

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