Consequences of Inadequate Intakes of Vitamin A, Vitamin B

Authors

Jessica Watson
Marissa Lee
Maria Nieves Garcia-Casal

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review broadly discusses the consequences of inadequate consumption, by deficit or excess, of selected micronutrients on the quality of life and morbidity during aging, specifically considering increases in life expectancy and the costs of care in the older persons.

RECENT FINDINGS: A literature review of the periods 2012 to 2018, focusing on vitamins A, B

SUMMARY: Micronutrient deficiencies are a common and avoidable contributor to decreased quality of life and healthcare costs in the older persons. Further research is needed to determine adequate intakes and innovative uses, including appropriate thresholds for improved health outcomes for this population.

Volume

7

Issue

2

First Page

103

Last Page

113

ISSN

2196-7865

Published In/Presented At

Watson, J., Lee, M., & Garcia-Casal, M. N. (2018). Consequences of Inadequate Intakes of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Folate in Older Persons. Current geriatrics reports, 7(2), 103–113. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-018-0241-5

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

29721404

Department(s)

USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article