Associations between socio-demographics, nutrition knowledge, nutrition competencies and attitudes in community-dwelling healthy older adults in Singapore: findings from the SHIELD study

Associations between socio-demographics, nutrition knowledge, nutrition competencies and attitudes in community-dwelling healthy older adults in Singapore: findings from the SHIELD study

Abstract Background Nutrition literacy refers to an individual’s knowledge, motivation and competencies to access, process and understand nutrition information to make nutrition-related decisions. It is known to influence dietary habits of individuals including older adults. This cross-sectional stu...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Hui San Ong, Wai Leng Chow, Magdalin Cheong, Gladys Huiyun Lim, Weiyi Xie, Geraldine Baggs, Dieu Thi Thu Huynh, Hong Choon Oh, Choon How How, Ngiap-Chuan Tan, Siew Ling Tey, Samuel Teong Huang Chew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Subjects:
Nutrition knowledge
Nourished
Community-dwelling
Older adults
Cross-sectional study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-021-00277-4

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