Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly · 1988 · 43 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesNutritionNutritional SciencesDementiaHuman NutritionNutrition In Older AdultsAlzheimer DiseaseEnergy BalanceEnergy ExpenditureEnergy RequirementsGeriatric NutritionNutrition In AgingAlzheimer Disease DementiaEnergy Expenditure In WalkingEnergy ImbalanceNutrition In Alzheimer's DiseaseNutrition In DementiaNutrition In Neurodegenerative DisordersNutritional Interventions For DementiaWalking
Energy intake and expenditure were observied in six patients suffering from dementia of the Alzheimer type. Three of those patients walked constantly and three walked only occasionally. Our clinical observation indicates that constant walking (pacing) increases energy demand by 1600 kilocalories/day. The implication of this observation and the nutritional strategies for prevention of metabolic imbalance in these patients are described.