Leveraging Observational Cohorts to Study Diet and Nutrition in Older Adults: Opportunities and Obstacles.

ABSTRACT: By 2060, the number of adults aged ≥65 y is expected to double, and the ≥85 y segment of the population is expected to triple in the United States. US federal nutrition guidance is based on the premise that healthy diets contribute to delaying the onset and progression of many age-related diseases and disability. Yet, little is known about the dietary intakes or nutritional needs across the older adulthood age span. This review aims to identify community-based cohorts that collected information on dietary intake of adults ≥65 y in the United States. Thirty-two cohorts met all inclusion criteria. We summarized information on the cohorts' design, demographics, and diet assessment. We also identified key gaps in the existing databases that, if filled, could enhance their utility to address ce

SUBMITTER: Shea MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9526832 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature