nutritional need sof mature adults in the uk

“The Real Nutritional Deficiencies in the UK”

An overview of the common nutritional deficiencies and needs of mature adults in the UK.

Mature Adults

5% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

5% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

This rises to 6% for free-living women aged 75-84. A lack of Iron can result in Anaemia. Symptoms include

tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin.

4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

This rises to 15% for free-living women aged 85+. As well strengthening bones and

teeth calcium helps nerve cells, blood clotting muscles and keeping a normal heartbeat.

8% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

This rises to 15% for free-living men aged 85+.Zinc is an important trace mineral thats needed for the body’s

immune system to function properly. It plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing and the breakdown of

carbohydrates.

8% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

2% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

2% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

This rises to 6% for free-living men aged 75-84. Vitamin A helps to form and maintain

healthy skin, teeth, bone and soft tissue.

19% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

19% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

This rises to 34% for free-living women aged 75-84. This deficiency is particularly worrying in

this age given that there is a higher risk of Oesteoporosis. Magnesium is an essential nutrient

that helps the transportation of energy and the contraction of muscles. Symptoms of deficiency

include muscle weakness and tiredness.

4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

This rises to 11% for free-living women aged 85+. This is a type of B vitamin, the synthetic form of

folate. It helps tissue and cell growth.

4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*

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*Based on mean averages of 65+ adults this percentage falls below the LRNI for this nutrient.

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Sources:

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Sources:www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndnsv3

www.health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition

www.patient.co.uk/doctor/vitamin-c-deficiency

www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/dietary_iron.shtml

www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaemia/vitamin-b12-and-folate-dificiency/pages/causes.aspx

www.pagb.co.uk/publications/pdfs/towardsahealthierbritain2010.pdf

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