| Autor: |
Jackey B; Extension, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA., Song HJ; Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA., Patel D; Extension, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA., Habibi M; Extension, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics [J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr] 2023 Jul-Dec; Vol. 42 (3-4), pp. 127-143. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 12. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/21551197.2023.2259341 |
| Abstrakt: |
Older adults are the fastest growing population in the United States. This group is at risk for developing chronic diseases resulting from high nutritional risk. The objective of this study was to assess nutritional risks and their key predictors among older adults. In this cross-sectional study, the Dietary Screening Tool, the Nutrition Self-efficacy Scale, food security, perceived health, and sociodemographics were measured. A total of 475, English-speaking adults, 50 years of age or older, residing in Maryland and attending senior congregate sites, participated in the study (urban n = 215, rural n = 260). Results showed 88.8% of participants were classified as being nutritionally 'at risk' or 'possible' risk. Higher education level, higher nutrition self-efficacy, and food security were significant predictors associated with lower nutritional risk among older adults. Implementing suitable and effective nutrition interventions requires assessing diet and identifying the needs specific to older adult populations. Utilizing appropriate screening tools is an important step in improving overall diets and may reduce barriers to adopting healthy eating behaviors in this population. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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