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Farouk MM, Zhang R, Jenkinson DI, Realini CE. Tailoring meat products for the elderly: A comprehensive review. Meat Sci 2024; 219:109669. [PMID: 39303346 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
Abstract
The population of the elderly is projected to grow significantly in most of the developed countries in the near future. This should earn this demographic the title of 'Consumer of the future'. Meat has high quality proteins and essential vitamins which are important for all demographics but more so for the elderly due to their susceptibility to sarcopenia. This review explored the landscape of meat research and product development that meets the distinctive requirements of the elderly, drawing from published refereed articles, industry reports, and unpublished grey literature. The review emphasised the importance of understanding the evolving dietary and sensory requirements associated with ageing and how they intersect with meat consumption. One notable aspect observed is the diversity within the elderly population, which underscores the necessity for tailored approaches in meat product development to cater to the varying preferences and nutritional needs of different individuals. This review also highlights the ongoing efforts in developing meat-based products that span a spectrum of consistencies, ranging from solid to liquid forms, to accommodate the diverse needs of elderly consumers. Despite these advancements, the review found a discrepancy between the pace of meat product development for the elderly and the rapid advancements in kitchen-level technologies and suggests that further research is needed to bridge this gap and align product innovation with emerging technological trends.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mustafa M Farouk
- Food Technology & Processing, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North 4474, New Zealand.
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- Food Technology & Processing, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North 4474, New Zealand
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- Food Technology & Processing, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North 4474, New Zealand
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Fujiwara Y, Kanamori A, Sawada A, Ominami M, Fukunaga S, Otani K, Hosomi S, Nagami Y, Taira K, Tanaka F. Prevalence of elderly eosinophilic esophagitis and their clinical characteristics. Scand J Gastroenterol 2023; 58:1222-1227. [PMID: 37292015 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2023.2220854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is predominantly found in middle-aged men among adults. There are few reports about EoE in the elderly, despite an ageing population. The study aimed to define the prevalence and clinical characteristics of EoE amongst older adults. METHODS Elderly patients (defined as those ≥65 years) were compared to younger adults (18-64) in terms of clinical characteristics (age, gender, presenting symptoms, comorbidities), histological activity (eosinophil count), treatment modality and response to treatment. A pre- existing prospectively generated database of all EoE patients presenting to our department between February 2010 and December 2022 was interrogated. 309 patients who underwent endoscopy and esophageal biopsy and were found to have ≥15 eosinophils/HPF were defined as having EoE and were included for study. Statistical analyses were performed using Fisher's extract test or Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS 309 cases of EoE were recorded, mean age 45.7, range (21-88 years), of which20 patients were aged 65 years and over. Compared to younger patients, those aged ≥65 had more medical comorbidities (15 [75%] vs 111[38%], p = 0.002), and instead a non-significant trend toward less fibrosis (0.25 vs 0.46, p = 0.117). Although rate of cases required topical steroid (TCS) therapy was similar, none received repeated or maintenance TCS therapy in elderly. CONCLUSION In our cohort, only 20 patients (6%) were aged 65 years or older, suggesting that EoE is uncommon in the elderly. The clinical characteristics of EoE in the older age group were similar to the younger patients. Future studies with prospective data collection may determine if EoE disappears with age, or if the younger mean age is reflective of an increasing prevalence in recent years, that may be realized in the elderly EoE population in the future.
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- Yasuhiro Fujiwara
- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Abenoku, Japan
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Umay E, Eyigor S, Bahat G, Halil M, Giray E, Unsal P, Unlu Z, Tikiz C, Vural M, Cincin AT, Bengisu S, Gurcay E, Keseroglu K, Aydeniz B, Karaca EC, Karaca B, Yalcin A, Ozsurekci C, Seyidoglu D, Yilmaz O, Alicura S, Tokgoz S, Selcuk B, Sen EI, Karahan AY, Yaliman A, Ozkok S, Ilhan B, Oytun MG, Ozturk ZA, Akin S, Yavuz B, Akaltun MS, Sari A, Inanir M, Bilgilisoy M, Çaliskan Z, Saylam G, Ozer T, Eren Y, Bicakli DH, Keskin D, Ulger Z, Demirhan A, Calik Y, Saka B, Yigman ZA, Ozturk EA. Best Practice Recommendations for Geriatric Dysphagia Management with 5 Ws and 1H. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2022; 26:94-124. [PMID: 35527033 PMCID: PMC9271401 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.21.0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ebru Umay
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
- Corresponding Author Ebru Umay, MD Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara 06200, Turkey E-mail:
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Uskudar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health Eskisehir Provincial Health Directorate, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health Inonu Public Health Center, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Goztepe Medicalpark Hospital, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Usak University, Usak, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department Internal Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Istanbul Erenkoy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Aylin Demirhan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bolu Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital, Bolu Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Polatli City Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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