Lifestyle and relationship to the level of vitamin D and calcium and the health status of the elderly

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Faculty of Physical Education, Benha University

Abstract

Abstract
Lifestyle and relationship to the level of vitamin D and calcium and the health status of the elderly
Research goal:-
The research aims to know the lifestyle and its relationship to the level of vitamin D and calcium and the health status of the elderly Search procedures :-
Method: The researcher used the descriptive approach in a survey style appropriate to the nature of the research.
The sample: The researcher selected a deliberate sample of (32) elderly individuals from the frequent members of the Benha Sports Club
Data collection tools and methods:
Lifestyle scale for the elderly (prepared by the researcher)
- Biochemical measurements under consideration (Vitamin D - Total calcium) using laboratory tests
- Health tests (fat percentage - body mass index) using the body composition analyzer device

The most important results were that:
In light of the researcher’s findings through the presentation and discussion of the research results, the following was concluded:
 Using the scale reached by the researcher as a scientific means to measure the lifestyle of the elderly.
 Clubs should be interested in encouraging the elderly to engage in sports activities.
 Spreading awareness among the people in general and the elderly in particular, through various media, to clarify the extent of the danger of obesity on the public health and lifestyle of the individual.
 Spreading health education, nutritional and sports awareness, and healthy eating behaviors and habits among the elderly.

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