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

CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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Source: Public Health Nutrition - August 22, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Laurenti P, De Meo C, Sacchini D, Spagnolo AG, Moro D, Varacca A, Landi F, Manes-Gravina E, Sgadari A, Bernabei R, Barbara A, Ricciardi W, de Waure C Tags: Public Health Nutr Source Type: research