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  • Title: Nutrition risk and associated factors in congregate meal participants in northern Florida: role of Elder Care Services (ECS).
    Author: Weatherspoon LJ, Worthen HD, Handu D.
    Journal: J Nutr Elder; 2004; 24(2):37-54. PubMed ID: 15778156.
    Abstract:
    Nutrition is a key for extending quality of life of the elderly. Factors associated with nutritional risk in elders were identified with a modified nutrition screen initiative checklist. High, moderate and low nutritional risk was seen in 31, 46 and 23%, respectively, of 324 elders in six congregate meal sites in northern Florida. High nutritional risk was associated with urban residency, females, being African American, self-reported poor health and irregular visits to medical/health professionals. African American females living in urban areas with limited access to health care are most vulnerable.
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