Table 3.
Simultaneous assessment of group affiliation effect and selected nutrient intake on physical and mental functioning of investigated groups
| Energy and nutrients | IADL | MMSE | MNA | TUG | Average handgrip | VAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of energy from protein | a ↑ | ↑ | b ↓ | a | a | |
| % energy from sucrose | a ↓ | ↓ | a | b ↑ | a | |
| Alanine | a | a | b ↓ | ↑ | a | |
| Aspartic acid | a | a | b ↓ | ↑ | a | |
| Fatty acid 12:0 | a ↓ | a ↓ | b ↑ | a | a | |
| Fatty acid 20:5 | a | a ↑ | b | a | ||
| Sucrose | a ↓ | ↓ | a | b ↑ | a | a |
| Dietary fiber | a ↑ | ↑ | a | b ↓ | ↑ | a |
| Calories to dietary fiber ratio | a | ↓ | a ↓ | b ↑ | ↓ | |
| Retinol | a | ↓ | a | b | a | a |
| Niacin | a | ↑ | a | b ↓ | ↑ | a |
| Vitamin B6 | a | a | b ↓ | ↑ | a |
Notes: ↑ higher nutrient intake related to higher score; ↓ lower nutrient intake related to higher score; a – depression related to lower score; b – depression related to higher score.
Abbreviations: IADL, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living; MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination; MNA, Mini Nutritional Assessment; TUG, Timed “Up & Go”; VAS, visual analog scale.