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Quality of diets of older Americans.(food habits of elder Americans)

The diets of most older Americans need to improve, as indicated by the 1999-2000 Healthy Eating Index (HEI). This is of concern given the link between diet and chronic disease even for older people. In addition, less than optimal diets, as well as inactivity among older Americans, are key factors affecting the degree to which people are overweight. Overweight and obesity can result in a number of adverse conditions.

To assess the status of Americans' diets and to monitor changes in these patterns, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) developed the HEI, the only instrument computed on a regular basis by the Federal ...

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