Overnutrition: Prevalence and Likely Significance
in NDNS65+ Free-Living Population
in NDNS65+ Free-Living Population
Vascular
disease, inflammation
Saturated
Fats
Dental
caries, obesity, T2D
50%
Sugar
NMES
Hypertension, strokes, fluid retention, heart failure, osteoporosis and fatigue
80%
Sodium
Hyponatraemia
Uncertain
Water
Haemochromatosis
– fatigue & arthritis
0.6%
Iron
Uncertain
10-20%
5%
30%
%
Pop.
Possible due to excessive intake, liver or renal disease; concerns about copper and manganese.
Micronutrients from food water or supplements
Birth
defects, osteoporosis, liver disease
Vitamin
A
Obesity,
osteoporosis ?renal impairment
Protein
animal
Obesity,
vascular disease and cancer
Energy
Clinical
Significance
Nutrient