TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG VÀ MỨC ĐỘ HOẠT ĐỘNG THỂ LỰC CỦA NGƯỜI CAO TUỔI TẠI TỈNH TRÀ VINH

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the nutritional status and physical activity level of the elderly in Tra Vinh Province. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried from October 1, 2021 to July 30, 2021 on 627 elderly people permanently residing in Tra Vinh province. The study used the MNA-SF questionnaire to assess the nutritional status of the elderly. Results: The malnutrition rate of elderly people classified by MNA was 10,4%; The risk of malnutrition was 60,6% and 29,0% had normal nutritional status. Most elderly people had the highest average level of physical activity at 70,3%; the group with high physical activity levels accounted for 25,4% and the group with low physical activity accounted for the lowest rate at 4,3%. There was a correlation between the nutritional status of the elderly and ethnicity (p=0,05), hand muscle strength of both sexes (p<0,05) and the level of physical activity (p<0,05). Conclusion: The rate of malnutrition among elderly people classified by MNA was 10,4%. Recommendation: The elderly need regular health monitoring and early screening for the risk of malnutrition in the community to have timely and reasonable nutritional interventions.