Conceptualizing Food Insecurity Among Older Adults: Development of a Summary Indicator in the National Health and Aging Trends Study.

Emma L Tucher Tamra KeeneyAlicia J CohenKali S Thomas

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2021)

Food insecurity among older adults is broader than lacking adequate financial resources to obtain food; it is also associated with social and functional limitations. A more comprehensive conceptualization will aid future study on the impact of food insecurity on health status, utilization, and outcomes to inform senior nutrition program targeting and services.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
physical activity
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
young adults
risk assessment
drug delivery
health insurance