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September 10, 2025BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Evaluation of the relationship between malnutrition (MNA-SF), food insecurity, and compliance with the mediterranean diet in community-dwelling older adults

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ÖÇÖzge Mengi ÇelikZAZilal AğbalEEEmine Merve Ekici

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Cross-sectional analysis shows food insecurity relates to malnutrition in older adults, indicating a need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • Significant relationship exists between food insecurity and malnutrition in older adults.
  • 26.5% of participants were at risk of malnutrition, while 15% experienced food insecurity.
  • Linear regression revealed significant predictors of malnutrition status among older adults.
  • Addressing food insecurity may help reduce malnutrition prevalence in vulnerable older populations.

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Çelik et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b4ab210217d64783daehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06180-5
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