[The comparison of food patterns of the elder people in 1990 and 2006].

The comparison of food patterns of people over 60 years old from a few cities of Western Poland was the aim of this study. In 1990 year, inhabitants of Wroclaw, Kalisz and Opole (women n=89 and men n=11) and in 2006 year from Wroclaw (women n=84 and men n=16) were examined. The studies were carried out with the use of triple 24-h dietary recall. Results obtained were compared with Polish and WHO recommended dietary allowances (RDA) for people with low physical activity aged over 60. An average women food ratio in 1990 reached 2130 kcal, in 2006--1455 kcal, in group of men--2657 kcal and 1581 kcal respectively. The supply of fat in examined years appeared to be lower (from 180% of recommendation to 120%). According to 1990 and 2006 data, the incorrect tendency to decrease intake of carbohydrates was noted (70% of recommendation in 2006) and it may be the major cause of very low supply of energy in 2006. In addition, in group of old women insufficient intake of vitamins: C, B1, B2 and also calcium and iron was demonstrated.