Factors affecting safe and healthy diet in older adults in Italy: results of a preliminary study performed in a community-dwelling sample.

P LaurentiC De MeoDario SacchiniA G SpagnoloD MoroA VaraccaF LandiE Manes-GravinaA SgadariR BernabeiAndrea BarbaraW RicciardiC de Waure

Published in: Public health nutrition (2019)

These results suggest it is necessary to increase the awareness of older adults in the matter of healthy diet and food safety. Specific and targeted educational interventions for the elderly and their caregivers could improve the adoption of recommended food safety practices and safe nutritional behaviours among older adults.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
weight loss
healthcare
primary care
palliative care
human health
risk assessment