Conceptualizing and Assessing Nutrition Needs

Lee, RD Jung Sun; Frongillo, Edward A.; Olson, RD Christine M.

doi:10.1300/j052v25n01_06

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“…Thus, some had to rely on indirect (e.g. documents), and sometimes incomplete sources of information; this was observed elsewhere in a study on local programme providers’ perspectives on nutrition needs among the elderly ( 38 ) . Since numerous stakeholders do not have the same perception of household needs as do the households themselves, this can fuel a divergence in their perception of the contribution of so-called food security activities in meeting these needs.…”

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Perception of needs and responses in food security: divergence between households and stakeholders

Hamelin

Mercier

Bédard

2008

Public Health Nutr.

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Objectives: The aim of the study was (i) to describe the needs of food-insecure households and their assessment of community programmes, as expressed by households and perceived by stakeholders; and (ii) to examine the similarities and differences between households' and stakeholders' perceptions in Quebec City area. Design/setting/subjects: A semi-structured interview and sociodemographic questionnaire with fifty-five households and fifty-nine stakeholders (community workers, managers, donor agencies). The transcriptions were subjected to content analysis and inter-coder reliability measurement. Results: The respondents' perceptions converge towards three main categories of needs: needs specific to food security, conditions necessary for achieving food security and related needs. There was agreement on the necessity of better financial resources, although the impact of financial resources alone may be uncertain in the opinion of some stakeholders. Different perceptions of needs and of their fulfilment by community programmes emerge between both groups. Despite households found positive aspects, they complained that quality of food and access were major needs neglected. Their account suggests overall a partial fit between the programmes and food security needs; even a combination of programmes (e.g. collective kitchens, purchasing groups, community gardens) was insufficient to adequately meet these needs. In contrast, most stakeholders perceived that the household's primary need was a basic amount of food and that the households were satisfied with programmes. Conclusions: It is urgent to evaluate the overall effect of community programmes on specific aspects of household food insecurity. The results emphasise that community programmes alone cannot bring about social change needed to prevent food insecurity.

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Perception of needs and responses in food security: divergence between households and stakeholders

Hamelin

Mercier

Bédard

2008

Public Health Nutr.

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“…A better understanding of the health related needs of the older population can make health promotion programs more relevant [40]. When developing interventions special characteristics of seniors must be considered [41].…”

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Effectiveness of a Home-Based Postal and Telephone Physical Activity and Nutrition Pilot Program for Seniors

Lee

Jancey²,

Howat³

et al. 2011

Journal of Obesity

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Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based postal and telephone physical activity and nutrition pilot program for seniors. Methods. The program was delivered by mailed material and telephone calls. The main intervention consisted of a booklet tailored for seniors containing information on dietary guidelines, recommended physical activity levels, and goal setting. Dietary and walking activity outcomes were collected via a self-administered postal questionnaire pre- and postintervention and analysed using linear mixed regressions. Of the 270 seniors recruited, half were randomly selected for the program while others served as the control group. Results. The program elicited favourable responses. Postintervention walking for exercise/recreation showed an average gain of 27 minutes per week for the participants in contrast to an average drop of 5 minutes for the controls (P < .01). Little change was evident in errand walking for both groups. The intervention group (n = 114) demonstrated a significant increase in fibre intake (P < .01) but no reduction in fat intake (P > .05) compared to controls (n = 134). Conclusions. The participants became more aware of their health and wellbeing after the pilot program, which was successful in increasing time spent walking for recreation and improving fibre intake.

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“…This critique of modern food production practices as making food lose its “natural” qualities was mentioned in some of our interviews. In line with this, Dye and Carson [ 59 ] reported the concerns among older persons about the use of fertilizers in fruits and vegetables. These ideologies and representations, and the nostalgia for the food of the past, play a crucial role in what our respondents chose to eat from what is available.…”

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Health and Nutritional Beliefs and Practices among Rural Elderly Population: An Ethnographic Study in Western Spain

Jiménez

Caballero

Juárez

2020

IJERPH

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Background: Demographic transition is causing an increasingly aged society, which has a significant impact on public health strategies. Increases in the size of the elderly cohort create a wider stratification and pose specific challenges. Nutrition and diet are one key issue. This study aims to describe food-related practices, beliefs, and representations of non-institutionalized older adults in rural communities in Extremadura (Western Spain). Method: The ethnographic-based fieldwork was conducted from January to July 2019. Empirical material was collected through different research relationships (semi-structured interviews and informal conversations) and direct observation in various locations in Extremadura―involving a variety of agents associated with different aspects of the nutritional process. Results: Data analysis revealed four major themes: (1) Limitations on choice and quality of food available; (2) food preferences and cooking methods; (3) the role of nostalgia in the construction of taste preferences; and (4) perceptions of what “healthy” food is and how respondents relate to the advice provided by health professionals. Conclusions: Nutritional choices among the group studied presented significant differences from medical advice―which was seen as a series of “bans” that did not carry enough authority to alter the symbolic value attached to their traditions.

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Conceptualizing and Assessing Nutrition Needs

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

Perception of needs and responses in food security: divergence between households and stakeholders

Perception of needs and responses in food security: divergence between households and stakeholders

Effectiveness of a Home-Based Postal and Telephone Physical Activity and Nutrition Pilot Program for Seniors

Health and Nutritional Beliefs and Practices among Rural Elderly Population: An Ethnographic Study in Western Spain

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