Nutrition knowledge, dietary patterns and anthropometric indices of older persons in four peri-urban communities in Ga West municipality, Ghana

Conclusion: Nutrition knowledge was adequate but dietary intake was poor and a quarter were malnourished. The associations reaffirm that supporting the elderly to make healthy dietary choices and ensuring household food security is crucial to preventing malnutrition.Keywords: Dietary knowledge, food diversity, body mass index, elderly, geriatric nutrition.
Source: African Health Sciences - Category: African Health Source Type: research