Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

Korean Society of Adult Nursing (한국성인간호학회)
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Comparison of Antioxidant Level of the Elderly Living in Institutions: Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian Diet

채식·비채식 식단에 따른 시설거주노인의 항산화 상태비교

  • Shin, Sung-Rae (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University) ;
  • Won, Kyung-Ho (The Graduate School of Health Science & Social Welfare, Sahmyook University) ;
  • Yun, Mi-Eun (Department of Food and Nutrition, Sahmyook University)
  • 신성례 (삼육대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 원경호 (삼육대학교 보건복지 대학원) ;
  • 윤미은 (삼육대학교 식품영양학과)
  • Received : 2009.05.12
  • Accepted : 2009.06.25
  • Published : 2009.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the antioxidant level, serum cholesterol and skin ${\beta}$-carotene, of female elderly who had been living more then 10 months in institutions which offered either vegetarian or non vegetarian diet. Methods: Total of 110 female elderly, 56 from institution serving vegetarian diet and 54 from nonvegetarian diet, were recruited from institutions located in S and N city in Korea. ${\beta}$-carotene level was measured on their palm using Pharmanex Biophotonic Scanner and annual health evaluation data was utilized for the analysis of serum cholesterol. Results: The subjects on a vegetarian diet had a significantly higher level of phosphorus, carotene, and folic acid. The elderly who were living in an institution offering a vegetarian diet had a lower level of serum cholesterol and higher level of skin ${\beta}$-carotene, compared to those living in an institution offering a non-vegetarian diet. Conclusion: This study reveals that a vegetarian diet is beneficial in increasing skin ${\beta}$-carotene level, decreasing serum total cholesterol level. The skin ${\beta}$-carotene measurement appear valuable as a bio-marker of antioxidant intake. Further study on antioxidant food and effective serving strategy for elderly are recommended.

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