An overview of the nutrtional needs and common nutritional deficiencies of over 65's in the UK.

1. “The Real Nutritional Deficiencies in the UK”

3. An overview of the common nutritional
deficiencies and needs of mature adults in the UK.

4. Mature Adults

7. 5% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*

8. 5% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*
This rises to 6% for free-living
women aged 75-84. A lack of Iron can
result in Anaemia. Symptoms include
tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin.

10. 4% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*

11. 4% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*
This rises to 15% for free-living women
aged 85+. As well strengthening bones and
teeth calcium helps nerve cells, blood clotting
muscles and keeping a normal heartbeat.

13. 8% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*

14. 8% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*
This rises to 15% for free-living men
aged 85+.Zinc is an important trace
mineral thats needed for the body’s
immune system to function properly. It
plays a role in cell division, cell growth,
wound healing and the breakdown of
carbohydrates.

16. 2% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*

17. 2% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*
This rises to 6% for free-living men aged
75-84. Vitamin A helps to form and maintain
healthy skin, teeth, bone and soft tissue.

19. 19% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*

20. 19% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*
This rises to 34% for free-living women aged
75-84. This deficiency is particularly worrying in
this age given that there is a higher risk of
Oesteoporosis. Magnesium is an essential nutrient
that helps the transportation of energy and the
contraction of muscles. Symptoms of deficiency
include muscle weakness and tiredness.

22. 4% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*

23. 4% Of Over 65’s
Are Deficient*
This rises to 11% for free-living women aged 85+.
This is a type of B vitamin, the synthetic form of
folate. It helps tissue and cell growth.

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25. *Based on mean averages of 65+ adults this percentage falls below the LRNI for this nutrient.
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27. Sources:
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28. Sources:
www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndnsv3
www.health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition
www.patient.co.uk/doctor/vitamin-c-deficiency
www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/dietary_iron.shtml
www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaemia/vitamin-b12-and-folate-dificiency/pages/causes.aspx
www.pagb.co.uk/publications/pdfs/towardsahealthierbritain2010.pdf
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