Indicators of Nutritional Risk in a Rural Elderly Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Population
Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationPublished 1 March 1999
Julie A. Marshall, Theresa K. Lopez, Susan Shetterly, NORA E MORGENSTERN, Katherine Baer, Carolyn Swenson
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Hispanic men and women had a higher prevalence of nutritional risk factors than non-Hispanic whites, and intervention programs targeting rural, elderly Hispanics should aim to ensure that basic nutrition needs are being met.
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Hispanic men and women had a higher prevalence of nutritional risk factors than non-Hispanic whites. Intervention programs targeting rural, elderly Hispanics should aim to ensure that basic nutrition needs (access to food, help preparing meals, and adequate dental care) are being met. Community programs to increase activity levels and consumption of nutrient-dense foods are recommended.
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