Food standard, anemia and body composition of elderly

In recent years, a series of sociodemographic transformations around the world have been noted, changes that have even reflected on the nutritional profile of individuals. Not only the type or class of foods that have undergone these changes, but also the way they were prepared. Previously, foods used to be taken for cooking in iron pots, which favored the migration of this mineral to food. This is a cross-sectional and quantitative epidemiological research.The study included the elderly assisted by the Basic Health Units of Vitória da Conquista; active seniors; elderly who agree and sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF). And the elderly who had cognitive limitations and those who were bedridden or imprisoned were excluded.The sociodemographic variables (age, education, marital status, family arrangement, employment status, family income, contribution to family income). To identify the nutritional profile, weight and height were measured for the calculation of body mass index (BMI), a widely used and efficient measure for epidemiological measures. The Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) is one of the most used instruments to measure dietary information. From the total of 197 elderly evaluated, of both genders, according to table 1, it can be observed that the nutrition of the elderly is in an unsatisfactory state, and it was observed that 88.32% have excessive carbohydrate consumption, 38.07% of lipids, 85.28% and 73.10% have insufficient intake of dietary fiber and protein respectively. Regarding the consumption of micronutrients, we can highlight the deficiency of vitamins B1 (89.34%), B2 (76.65%), B3 (87.31%), B6 (73.10%) and A (99, 49%) and for the minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron, the prevalence of deficiency was close to or above 70%.The studied older apresented an unsatisfatory state of nutrition with excessive consumption of carbohydrate and lipids and insufficient intake of protein and fiber. Deficiency of vitams from B complex, calcium, phosphorus magnesium and iron were observed.