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A nutrition information needs survey among older adults
— application of adult learning principles | | Author(s) | Ulrike Schultz, Faryle Nothwehr, Jessica Hanson |
| Journal title | Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, vol 13, no 2, 2012 |
| Publisher | Emerald, 2012 |
| Pages | pp 145-153 |
| Source | www.emeraldinsight.com/qaoa.htm |
| Keywords | Nutrition ; Information needs ; Preventative medicine ; Social surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Older adults may not be aware of their changing nutritional needs during older age, and they may lack the necessary knowledge to adapt their nutrition to these changing needs. This study used a cross-sectional telephone survey to explore older American adults' nutrition information needs. The study was guided by principles of adult learning, and by self-efficacy, a key-construct of social cognitive theory. The telephone survey was conducted in the Midwest with 321 older adults aged 60-80, mean age 69; the majority reported as being white. In total, 95% rated their knowledge about nutrition, and their interest in healthy eating as excellent, very good, or good. Preferred nutrition information sources were health professionals; sources they have at home; nutrition classes; flyers, brochures or health newsletters, and public libraries. The majority was interested in information about eating healthfully, heart healthy diets and strategies for healthy eating. The majority stated they think about taste and feeling better when they choose their food, and fewer participants stated they think about cost, convenience, losing weight and better appearance. Major motivations to eat healthier were maintaining their health status, preventing disease and disability, as well as personal fitness. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-170616232 A |
| Classmark | CF: UV:IK: LK2: 3F: 7T |
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