Markedly Reduced Food Intake
Conditions
Keywords
malnutrition, undernourishment, loss of muscle mass
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to investigate the acceptance, intake, and compliance of protein enriched bread and protein enriched yoghurt drinks in elderly patients in two real life settings (short term; hospital, and longer term; rehabilitation home).
Detailed description
Prevalence rates of protein-energy malnutrition in elderly are high. In order to prevent loss of muscle mass and remain physically independent, it is utmost important for elderly to maintain their body protein mass. A sufficient protein supply according to their needs is therefore highly important. Especially for frail elderly, it is not easy to realize an increased protein intake by simply eating more. It is hypothesized that protein enriched food products that fit in a habitual diet (dairy and bread), result in a higher protein intake compared to regular products.
Interventions
OTHERProtein enriched yoghurt drink and bread
Sponsors
Fonterra (Europe) Cooperatie U.A.
Carezzo B.V.
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)
Wageningen University and Research
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* admitted to the department of internal medicine of VU university medical center or to the rehabilitation department of Herstelhotel Dekkerswald * signed informed consent * age of 55 or more * rehabilitating from a hospital stay with the aim to return back home (rehabilitation home only) * likely to remain admitted at least 3 weeks (rehabilitation home only).
Exclusion criteria
* not speaking Dutch language * allergy for milk, soy or gluten * a medical condition that is considered by the treating physician as a contra indication for receiving protein enriched food products * a diet that does not allow the use of normal bread or dairy products (e.g. fluid diet, strong sodium restricted diet) * not able to eat or feed themselves * receiving tube feeding or parenteral nutrition * suffering from a terminal illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Protein intake measured on an individual level over 24h | 3 days (hospital), 3 weeks (rehabilitation home) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intake of macronutrients (besides protein), total energy, calcium and fibre measured on an individual level over 24h. | 3 days (hospital), 3 weeks (rehabilitation home) |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product evaluation | 3 days (hospital), 3 weeks (rehabilitation home) | Questionnaire on appreciation and acceptance of protein enriched food products |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed