Methodological notes on a collaborative, action-research programme on nutrition and ageing
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https://doi.org/10.21504/sajg.v9i2.204Abstract
Knowledge on the nutritional needs and vulnerabilities of older people in many low-income countries is limited. A collaborative research programme between HelpAge International and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine sought to help fill this gap. This paper outlines the approaches used during the research and the ways in which the research outcomes are now being used to directly benefit older persons and to advocate their rights.References
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James W.P.T.,Mascie-Taylor, G.C.N., Norgan,N.G., Bistrian, B.R., Shetty, P.C. & Ferro-Luzzi, A. 1994. The value of arm circumference measurements in assessing chronic energy deficiency in Third World adults. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 48(12): 883-894.
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Kigutha, H.N., Van Staveren, W.A. & Hautvast, J.G.A.J. 1998. Elderly under nutritional stress: a seasonal study on food consumption and nutritional status in Kenya. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 49:423-433.
Manandhar, M.C. 1995. Functional ability and nutritional status of free-living elderly people, Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 54: 677-691.
Manandhar, M.C., Anklesaria, P.S. & Ismail, S.J 1997. Weight, skinfolds and circumference characteristics of poor elderly people in Mumbai. India. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 6(3): 191-199.
Pieterse, S.G., Manandhar, M.C. & Ismail, S.J. 1998. The nutritional status of older Rwandan refugees. Public Health Nutrition, 1: 259-264.
Reeves, S.L., Varakamin, C. & Henry, C.J. (1996). The relationship between armspan and height with special reference to gender and ethnicity. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 50(6): 398-400.
Ulljaszek, S. & Lourie, A, 1994. Intra- and inter-observer error in anthropometric measurement. In: Ulijaszek, S.J. & Mascie-Taylor, C.G.N. (Eds) Anthropometry: the individual and the population. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp, 30-55.
Williams, M.E., Gaylord, S.A. & Gerritty, M.S. 1994. The timed manual performance test as a predictor of hospitalization and death in a community-based elderly population, Journal of American Geriatric Society, 42(1): 21-27.
Bassey, E.J. 1990b. Tests of muscle strength. In: Collins K.J. (Ed.) Handbook of methods for the measurement of work performance, physical fitness and energy expenditure in tropical populations. London: International Union of Biological Sciences, Medical Research Council and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, pp. 59-65.
Charlton, K. & Wolmarans, P. et a!. 1995. Food habits, dietary intake and health of older coloured South Africans, Monograph No 2. Cape Town: HSRC/UCT Centre for Gerontology, University of Cape Town.
Charlton. K., Wolmarans, P Marais, A.D. & Lombard C.J. 1997. Micronutrient intake and cardiovascular risk factors in older coloured South Africans. East African Medical Journal, 74(8): 478-486.
Charlton, K., Wolmarans, P. &. Lombard, C.J. 1998. Evidence of nutrient dilution with high sugar intakes in older South Africans. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 11: 331-343.
Chilima, D.M. 2000. Assessing nutritional status and functional ability of older adults in developing countries. Development in Practice, 10(1): 108-113.
Chilima, D.M. & Ismail, S.J, Nutrition and handgrip strength of older adults in rural Malawi. Public Health Nutrition. (In press)
Chilima, D.M. & Ismail, S.J. 1998. Anthropometric characteristics of older people in rural Malawi. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 52: 643-649.
Csuka, M. & McCarty, D.J. 1985. Simple method for measurement of lower extremity muscle strength. American Journal of Medicine, 78(1): 77-81.
Gregory, K. & Peachey, K. 1997. Assessing the nutritional vulnerability of older people in developing countries. HAI/LSHTM Symposium Report. London: HelpAge International.
Ismail, S.J. & Manandhar, M.C. 1999. Better nutrition for older people: assessment and action, London: HelpAge International.
Ismail, S.J. 1999. Assessing nutritional vulnerability in older people in developing countries. SCNNews, 19: 18-20.
Ismail, S.J. & Manandhar, M.C. 1997. Nutrition and the elderly. Africa Health, 19(6): 20-21.
James W.P.T.,Mascie-Taylor, G.C.N., Norgan,N.G., Bistrian, B.R., Shetty, P.C. & Ferro-Luzzi, A. 1994. The value of arm circumference measurements in assessing chronic energy deficiency in Third World adults. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 48(12): 883-894.
James W.P.T., Ferro-Luzzi, A. & Waterlow, J.C. 1988. Definition of chronic energy deficiency in adults. Report of a working party ofthe International Dietary Energy Consultative Group, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 42: 968-981.
Kigutha, H.N., Van Staveren, W.A. & Hautvast, J.G.A.J. 1998. Elderly under nutritional stress: a seasonal study on food consumption and nutritional status in Kenya. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 49:423-433.
Manandhar, M.C. 1995. Functional ability and nutritional status of free-living elderly people, Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 54: 677-691.
Manandhar, M.C., Anklesaria, P.S. & Ismail, S.J 1997. Weight, skinfolds and circumference characteristics of poor elderly people in Mumbai. India. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 6(3): 191-199.
Pieterse, S.G., Manandhar, M.C. & Ismail, S.J. 1998. The nutritional status of older Rwandan refugees. Public Health Nutrition, 1: 259-264.
Reeves, S.L., Varakamin, C. & Henry, C.J. (1996). The relationship between armspan and height with special reference to gender and ethnicity. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 50(6): 398-400.
Ulljaszek, S. & Lourie, A, 1994. Intra- and inter-observer error in anthropometric measurement. In: Ulijaszek, S.J. & Mascie-Taylor, C.G.N. (Eds) Anthropometry: the individual and the population. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp, 30-55.
Williams, M.E., Gaylord, S.A. & Gerritty, M.S. 1994. The timed manual performance test as a predictor of hospitalization and death in a community-based elderly population, Journal of American Geriatric Society, 42(1): 21-27.
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