Congregate meal sites participants: Can they manage their diets?

Thomas, Lionel; Ghiselli, Richard; Almanza, Barbara

doi:10.1016/j.ijhm.2010.04.006

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“…Results here demonstrate that the exchange of food had several motivations and support previous research that rural elders give and receive food for sociability (Frongillo et al ; Quandt et al , ; Thomas et al ). Earlier research indicates that social support can have a positive effect on loneliness (Chen and Feeley ).…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Food exchanges are a source of both food support and social support (Frongillo et al ). A study by Thomas, Ghiselli, and Almanza () found that sociability was the primary reason elders give for participating in congregate meal programs. Widowed women cook for kin in order to create opportunities for social rather than solitary meals (Quandt et al ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Motivations for Food Exchanges in the Lives of Rural Older Adults

Cohen

2018

Rural Sociology

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Growing older in rural areas can be challenging since access to support from others can be difficult. I conducted an exploratory descriptive study, framed by exchange theory, in rural Appalachian North Carolina in the United States over the course of a year with 16 rural elders with physical limitations and 8 of their supporters to determine how and why they constructed their networks of support. I conducted a total of 50 interviews. Through the analysis of interview data a theme regarding the important role of the exchange of food emerged. For this group of rural elders, food is both given to and received from others. The giving of food to others helps to rebalance exchanges where elders are receiving a good deal of support. In addition, food is exchanged for reasons that move well beyond nutritional needs. Food is used to initiate and support social exchanges, as expressions of kindness and neighborliness, and as a way to share abundance. Results expand on our understanding of the role of food exchanges in the lives of rural elders and expand exchange theory to include the motivations behind exchanges as an additional component of the theory.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Motivations for Food Exchanges in the Lives of Rural Older Adults

Cohen

2018

Rural Sociology

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“…Yet, despite these limitations, restaurants represent an important place in terms of social contact (Thomas, Ghiselli, & Almanza, 2011), and coeliac patients should not be forced to omit them from their lives. Understanding dilemmas, which individuals with a food intolerance face when travelling can provide tourist destinations with the necessary information so they may design their products to meet the needs of this ever-increasing market (Derham, Frost, & Melsen, 2012).…”

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Food Intolerance and Customer Behavior Specifics as a Limiting Factor for Travelling

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2020

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Background: A wide range of food allergies is now more or less commonplace in many people. The number of people with these food restrictions has increased several over recent decades. When making purchases, these consumers ask and require non-standard and specific types of food. There are some limitations and risks associated with eating food while travelling. The specific food allergy, in this case, is gluten intolerance, which is used to show the behaviour of consumers in restaurants. Aim: The study aimed to identify the factors influencing the purchases of gluten-free foods, and to propose ways to tailor services in restaurants to the target group of consumers. There is a gap in the research in this area, and consumer behaviour and their preferences in public food establishments have not been determined. Method: Consumer behaviour by people with gluten intolerance and the availability of food following the principles of a gluten-free diet in the foodservice sector was studied using comprehensive comparative research combined with quantitative and qualitative research using individual interviews. The data was collected from October 2016 until June 2017. A total of 1,611 patients with coeliac disease were addressed. The availability of gluten-free meals (the availability of dining) in the public food service network was examined through a field survey from February to April 2017 in three types of foodservice units. A total of 370 food operations were visited. Results: The survey revealed very urgent demand from consumers (those suffering coeliac disease) to expand the range of meals in the foodservice units. In spite of the growing number of consumers who need a gluten-free diet, this situation is not sufficiently addressed by most restaurants.

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“…The ENP also provides nutrition education and counseling to promote nutrition knowledge among older adults (Bernstein & Munoz, 2012). Part of nutrition education involves teaching program participants proper diet and exercise behaviors that will either prevent or keep chronic illnesses from progressing (Thomas, Ghiselli, & Almanza, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

Nutrition and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults in the US, NHANES 2009-2012

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Nutrition and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults in the US, NHANES 2009-2012 Jessica Anne Hews Few studies have investigated the relationship between diet quality and healthrelated quality of life (HRQOL), especially in the older adult population that is most at risk for poor diet and health. Self-perceived HRQOL is a more powerful predictor of morbidity and mortality than objective measures of health. The aim of this thesis was to examine the association between nutrition-related factors (especially diet quality) and HRQOL in community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and above. This research used cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 cycles to select and include diet quality variables, meal-related variables, and other relevant covariates in regression models, which predicted HRQOL measures in a nationally representative sample of older adults (n=3,692). The analysis of the association between diet quality and HRQOL and the adjustment for covariates was performed with logistic regression using SAS (Statistical Analysis Software), version 9.4. All analyses were weighted using appropriate NHANES weights so that findings were nationally representative. Compared to older adults in the lowest quartile for Healthy-Eating Index (HEI) scores, older adults in the highest quartile for HEI scores had 2.4 times greater odds of good or better HRQOL compared with fair or poor HRQOL (95% CI 1.55 to 3.56, p<0.0001). Overall, in multiple models and approaches, diet quality was a significant predictor of better HRQOL after adjusting for meal-related and other covariates, indicating an association between these two variables. Investigations of HEI as a predictor of physical and mental healthy days measures (0-15 days vs. 16-30 days per month) did not reveal any significant relationships, although meal prep difficulty and poor appetite/overeating were significant predictors of HRQOL. More research is needed

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Congregate meal sites participants: Can they manage their diets?

Cited by 6 publications

References 31 publications

The Motivations for Food Exchanges in the Lives of Rural Older Adults

The Motivations for Food Exchanges in the Lives of Rural Older Adults

Food Intolerance and Customer Behavior Specifics as a Limiting Factor for Travelling

Nutrition and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults in the US, NHANES 2009-2012

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