This report, released by the Alzheimer’s
Disease International promotes the important link between a healthy diet
and good nutrition to the quality of life for those with dementia. Based
on current research, this report provides recommendations for practice, as well
as an overview on current international practice.
Key messages from the report:
·
Undernutrition is common amongst people with
dementia in all world regions (although it should and can be avoided). It
tends to be progressive, with weight loss often preceding the onset of dementia
·
There are many dietary factors that might
plausibly increase or decrease risk for the onset of dementia. However
there is no current evidence to support a causal protective role for Vitamins
B6, B12, C or E, folate or omega-3 PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids)
·
The reasons underlying weight loss and
undernutrition in dementia are complex, multifactorial and only partly
understood
·
No evidence currently exists to support
nutritional supplementation can modify the course of dementia. Vitamin E
shows some promise, but at doses that may lead to harmful side effects
·
The environment can play an important role to
enhance mealtime in a long-term care facility
For more information and to download a copy of the report,
please visit: http://bit.ly/1i3Ujtq
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