Associations between nutritional literacy and dietary diversity in elderly Chinese individuals with chronic diseases: A cross-sectional study

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.10.044

Chuyun Xu Postgraduate Student (Student) , Jiaying Yu Postgraduate Student (Student) , Peiwen Chen Undergraduate Student (Student) , Lusha Meng Undergraduate Student (Student) , Yining Gao Undergraduate Student (Student) , Guoling Chen Master (Professor of Nursing) , Lili Yang PhD (Associate Professor)

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Abstract

Background

Dietary diversity is influenced by nutritional literacy. This study sought to investigate associations between nutritional literacy and dietary diversity among elderly Chinese individuals with chronic diseases and clarify how nutritional literacy affects dietary diversity.

Methods

Three communities in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province were chosen at random to assess nutritional literacy and diet status, which included 301 individuals over the age of 60 with chronic diseases.

Results

The elderly had a middle and lower level of nutritional literacy (n = 301,20.16±5.45). Dietary diversity scores (DDSs) and nutrition literacy showed a positive correlation (r = 0.366, P < 0.001). Higher DDSs were seen in those with greater education levels (OR = 2.15,95 %CI = 1.57∼2.94) and those with better awareness of diet and health (OR = 1.29,95 % CI = 1.02∼1.55).

Conclusions

The elderly face significant challenges in maintaining a reasonable nutritional intake over time and their nutritional literacy warrants attention.

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中国老年慢性病患者营养素养与膳食多样性之间的关系：一项横断面研究。

背景：膳食多样性受营养素养的影响。本研究旨在调查中国老年慢性病患者的营养素养与膳食多样性之间的关联，并阐明营养素养如何影响膳食多样性：方法：随机选取浙江省杭州市的三个社区，对 301 名 60 岁以上患有慢性病的老年人进行营养素养和膳食状况评估：结果：老年人的营养知识水平处于中下水平（n = 301，20.16±5.45）。膳食多样性评分（DDSs）与营养知识水平呈正相关（r = 0.366，P < 0.001）。受教育程度越高（OR = 2.15，95 %CI = 1.57∼2.94）、饮食与健康意识越强（OR = 1.29，95 %CI = 1.02∼1.55）的老年人的膳食多样性得分越高：老年人在长期保持合理营养摄入方面面临巨大挑战，他们的营养知识值得关注。

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.