Food insecurity increases the risk of malnutrition among community-dwelling older adults.
Title | Food insecurity increases the risk of malnutrition among community-dwelling older adults. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Grammatikopoulou, M. G., Gkiouras K., Theodoridis X., Tsisimiri M., Markaki A. G., Chourdakis M., & Goulis D. G. |
Journal | Maturitas |
Volume | 119 |
Pagination | 8-13 |
Date Published | 2019 Jan |
ISSN | 1873-4111 |
Keywords | Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Food Supply, Greece, Humans, Independent Living, Male, Malnutrition, Middle Aged, Nutrition Assessment, Prevalence, Risk Assessment |
Abstract | OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence of malnutrition and food insecurity (uncertainty, or limited ability to acquire acceptable foods through socially acceptable ways), among non-hospitalised, non-institutionalised, community-dwelling older adults, and to identify possible dietary, socioeconomic and health factors associated with them. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.10.009 |
Alternate Journal | Maturitas |
PubMed ID | 30502753 |