Psychosocial and cultural determinants of dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults: A Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity systematic literature review
Poggiogalle E, Kießwetter E, Romano M, Saba A, Sinesio F, Polito A, Moneta E, Ciarapica D, Migliaccio S, Suwalska A, Wieczorowska-Tobis K, Pałys W, Łojko D, Sulmont-Rossé C, Feart C, Brug J, Volkert D, Donini LM (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2021
Journal
Book Volume: 85
Article Number: 111131
DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2020.111131
Abstract
Objectives: Knowledge of factors determining dietary intake is important to develop targeted strategies to prevent malnutrition and age-related diseases. The aim of the present systematic review was to analyze the state of the art regarding the role of social status, cultural aspects, and psychological distress on dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A systematic search was performed per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses procedure. Titles, abstracts, and full texts were screened for predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Thirty-nine studies were included. Seven different groups of psychosocial and cultural determinants were associated with dietary intake. Family structure and living situation (e.g., loneliness, marital status), educational level, and income were the most important determinants associated with dietary choices and eating behavior. Less frequently, social assets, demographic parameters, psychosocial status, and awareness of current dietary recommendations were associated with the quality of the eating pattern. Conclusions: The results of our review indicate heterogeneity of the studies in the field of social and psychological determinants of dietary patterns in older adults, but some important conclusions can be drawn. Further research harmonizing and integrating approaches and methodologies are required to better understand the determinants of dietary intake and the complexity of their interactions.
Authors with CRIS profile
Eva Kießwetter
Professur für Klinische Ernährung im Alter
Dorothee Volkert
Professur für Klinische Ernährung im Alter
Involved external institutions
Università degli studi "La Sapienza"
Italy (IT)
Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria (CREA)
Italy (IT)
Università degli Studi di Roma "Foro Italico"
Italy (IT)
Poznan University of Medical Sciences / Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu
Poland (PL)
Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation CSGA
France (FR)
Université de Bordeaux
France (FR)
EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research
Netherlands (NL)
Italy (IT)
Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria (CREA)
Italy (IT)
Università degli Studi di Roma "Foro Italico"
Italy (IT)
Poznan University of Medical Sciences / Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu
Poland (PL)
Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation CSGA
France (FR)
Université de Bordeaux
France (FR)
EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research
Netherlands (NL)
How to cite
APA:
Poggiogalle, E., Kießwetter, E., Romano, M., Saba, A., Sinesio, F., Polito, A.,... Donini, L.M. (2021). Psychosocial and cultural determinants of dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults: A Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity systematic literature review. Nutrition, 85. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2020.111131
MLA:
Poggiogalle, Eleonora, et al. "Psychosocial and cultural determinants of dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults: A Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity systematic literature review." Nutrition 85 (2021).
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