Feasibility and acceptability of curricula to promote healthy eating in the golden years

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Abstract

Older adults are at increased risk for health-related complications that are directly tied to nutrition (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Indicator definitions—Older adults, 2015; Nutritional risk among elderly rural midwestern women. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 3, 2000). This study developed curricula to teach older adults nutrition basics. The sample consisted of older adults participating in Senior Nutrition Program services in Kentucky. An in-depth analysis of the feasibility and acceptability is discussed. Process evaluation focus groups revealed self-reported knowledge gains related to reading a nutrition facts label, the ability to judge portion size, and greater awareness of grocery spending. Participants highlighted decreased calorie intake due to knowledge gains. Results offer practical implications for providing nutrition education to older adults.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-195
Number of pages19
JournalFamily and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
Volume51
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2023

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© 2023 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Keywords

  • acceptability
  • curricula
  • feasibility
  • nutrition education
  • older adults

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cultural Studies
  • Sociology and Political Science

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