TY - JOUR
T1 - Importance of zinc in the elderly: the ZENITH study
AU - Meunier, N
AU - O'Connor, JM
AU - Maiani, G
AU - Cashman, KD
AU - Secker, DL
AU - Ferry, M
AU - Roussel, AM
AU - Coudray, C
PY - 2005/11
Y1 - 2005/11
N2 - The elderly are at nutritional risk as a result of multiple physiological, social, psychological, and economic factors. Physiological functions naturally decline with age, which may influence absorption and metabolism. Social and economic conditions can adversely affect dietary choices and eating patterns. However, at the same time, the nutrient needs of the elderly for certain nutrient (such as vitamins, minerals, proteins) is higher than for younger adults. This article reviews the importance of zinc (Zn) in elderly people, particularly for behavioural and mental function, micronutrient status, immune and antioxidant system, and bone metabolism.
AB - The elderly are at nutritional risk as a result of multiple physiological, social, psychological, and economic factors. Physiological functions naturally decline with age, which may influence absorption and metabolism. Social and economic conditions can adversely affect dietary choices and eating patterns. However, at the same time, the nutrient needs of the elderly for certain nutrient (such as vitamins, minerals, proteins) is higher than for younger adults. This article reviews the importance of zinc (Zn) in elderly people, particularly for behavioural and mental function, micronutrient status, immune and antioxidant system, and bone metabolism.
U2 - 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602286
DO - 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602286
M3 - Article
SN - 1476-5640
VL - 59
SP - S1-S4
JO - European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
JF - European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
IS - Suppl.
ER -