Food supply to older adults: an observational study
Investigation of the association between food supply and nutritional status in older adults living at home.
The current study will investigate home-dwelling older adults’ living situations, distance to grocery stores, use of food delivery services and food preparation, using a food supply questionnaire. Further, it will assess nutritional status, quality of life and cognitive function using validated tools, and measure height, weight, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), triceps skinfold thickness (TSF), hand grip strength (HGS) and body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Interested participants will be invited to the study center located at the Research Unit for Health Surveys (RUHS) in Bergen, Norway. An initial screening will be conducted to evaluate whether participants are eligible for inclusion. Those fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be asked to provide informed consent to the Food supply study.
1. Participants must be 65 years or older 2. Home-dwelling
1. Moderate or severe dementia 2. Ongoing cancer treatment 3. Ongoing treatment for severe diseases