Micronutrient supplementation and infection in institutionalized elders

Article Abstract:

Elderly residents in long-term care facilities appear to have fewer infections when given micronutrient supplements of zinc and selenium. Urogenital and respiratory infection rates among elderly institutionalized patients were compared after two years of taking micronutrient supplements, micronutrients plus vitamins, vitamin supplements, or placebo. Patients taking only micronutrients had up to four times fewer infections than those taking placebo.

Aged, Elderly, Respiratory tract infections, Vitamins

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Overview of key nutrients: micronutrient aspects

Article Abstract:

Macronutrients become disconnected from the interplay of various other nutrients as recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) are established, since they necessarily are studied one nutrient at a time. Micronutrients are key to optimal metabolism of macronutrients. Micronutrient imbalances are closely associated with etiology of chronic degenerative diseases and rate of pathogenesis.

Diet

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Micronutrient shortfalls in young children's diets: common, and owing to inadequate intakes both at home and at child care centers

Article Abstract:

Research presented concerns the micronutrient needs of young children, and the impact of low intakes of dietary calcium, iron, and zinc on long-term health. Topics addressed include the dietary surveys that reveal young children do not ingest adequate amounts of micronutrients.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Children, Dietary supplements

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