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August 1, 2025Proceedings of The Nutrition Society

Exploring UK older adults’ perceptions of age-related changes and their influence on food behaviours

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BBBethany C. BrayMCMiriam CleggJWJayne V. Woodside

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals barriers to healthy eating in older adults, suggesting a need for improved dietary strategies.

Key Points

  • Food behaviours in older adults are influenced by life changes and their perceptions of dietary needs, impacting health outcomes.
  • Participants emphasized the importance of nutrition awareness, noting how misinformation shapes their food choices and habits.
  • Semi-structured interviews with 20 older adults provided insights into their food environment, dietary challenges, and management strategies.
  • Strategies for improving nutrition should address the unique needs of older adults, focusing on enhancing food quality and accessibility.

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Bray et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2690cf1dd9ea359e2124https://doi.org/10.1017/s0029665125101067
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