Research Article

Evaluation of Nutrients Intake for a Group of Jordanian Older Adults with Sarcopenia Syndrome in Amman: An Explorative and Pilot Study

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Nutritional assessment form.

1. Can you manage eating without any help?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
2. Can you prepare meals for yourself without help?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
3. Can you shop for food and other things you need without help?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
4. Can you pick up the food?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
5. Can you grasp utensils and cups?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
6. Can you get food on utensils?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
7. Can you bring food, utensils, cups to mouth?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
8. Can you chew, swallow food and liquids?(A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
9. Can you clean your mouth and hands as necessary following a meal? (A) Independent(B) Verbal assistance(C) Some human help(D) Dependent
10. Is there any weight loss during the last 3 months?(A) No weight loss(B) Does not know(C) Between 1 and 3 kg(D) >3 kg
11. Has food intake declined over the past 3 months due to loss of appetite, digestive   problems, chewing or swallowing difficulties?(A) Severe loss of appetite(B) Moderate loss of appetite(C) No loss
12. How many full meals do you eat daily?(A) 1meal(B) 2 meals(C)3 meals(D) >3 meals
13. How many snacks do you eat daily?(A) 1 meal(B) 2 meals(C)3 meals(D) >3 meals
14. How much vegetables being consumed per day?(A) One(B) Two(C) Three(D) >three
15. How much fruits being consumed per day?(A) One(B) Two(C) Three(D) >three
16. How much water is consumed per day?(A) <3 cups(B) 5 cups(C) 7 cups(D) >7 cups
17. How much juice is consumed per day?(A) None(B) One cup(C) 2 cups(D) >2 cups
18. How much milk is consumed per day?(A) None(B) One cup(C) 2 cups(D) >2 cups
19. How much tea and coffee consumed per day?(A) None(B) One cup(C) 2 cups(D) >2 cups
20. How much white or brown bread consumed per day?(A) None(B) <loaf(C) 1-2 loaf(D) >2 loaf
21. How much rice or spaghetti consumed per day?(A) None(B) <cup(C) 1-2 cup(D) >2 cups
22. How many serving of dairy products did you eat daily?(A) None(B) 1–2 serving(C) 3–4 serving(D) >4 servings
23. How much meat or chicken or fish consumed per day?(A) None(B) <1 piece(C) 1–2 piece(D) >2 serving
24. How often do you eat eggs?(A) None(B) One egg(C) 2–3 eggs(D) >3 eggs
25. How often do you eat nuts like pistachios, nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, etc.?(A) None(B) once a day(C) Twice a day(D) >2 a day