Muscle health is important for the functionality and independence of older adults, and certain
nutrients as well as dietary patterns have been shown to offer protective effects against …

The increasing recognition of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and
function (muscle strength and physical performance), as a determinant of poor health in …

Women of reproductive age living in resource-poor settings are at high risk of inadequate
micronutrient intakes when diets lack diversity and are dominated by staple foods. Yet …

ObjectiveTo assess whether a food variety score (FVS) and/or a dietary diversity score
(DDS) are good indicators of nutrient adequacy of the diet of South African children …

Dietary diversity has long been recognized as a key component of diet quality and many
dietary diversity indicators (DDIs) have been developed. This systematic sco** review …

The literature on predefined indexes of overall diet quality is reviewed. Their association
with nutrient adequacy and health outcome is considered, but our primary interest is in the …

The older population is the single largest demographic group at disproportionate risk of
inadequate diet and malnutrition. Ageing is associated with a decline in a number of …

A multitude of indices measure the healthiness of dietary patterns. Because validation
results with respect to health outcomes do not sufficiently facilitate the choice of a specific …

Social relationships are an important aspect of a person's social environment that can
protect against a wide range of chronic conditions and facilitate recovery from disease …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that all Americans aged 60 years
and older receive appropriate nutrition care; have access to coordinated, comprehensive …