Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans
The association between nutritional status and living environment among 703 community-dwelling participants (268 men and 435 women) aged 65 years and older was assessed. In this cross-sectional survey study, living environmental factors, health-related factors, and nutrition (the Nutrition Quotient...
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doaj-38353a6d73834ba2ab36e003b68600a92020-11-25T03:31:52ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1661-78271660-46012020-08-01176034603410.3390/ijerph17176034Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly KoreansDong Eun Kim0Hee-Sook Lim1Hyejin Ahn2Young Sun Kim3Yoo Kyoung Park4Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduated School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, KoreaDepartment of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Yeonsung University, Anyang 14011, KoreaDepartment of Medical Nutrition, Graduated School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, KoreaNew Aging Center, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, KoreaDepartment of Medical Nutrition, Graduated School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, KoreaThe association between nutritional status and living environment among 703 community-dwelling participants (268 men and 435 women) aged 65 years and older was assessed. In this cross-sectional survey study, living environmental factors, health-related factors, and nutrition (the Nutrition Quotient for the Elderly scores; NQ-E) were assessed. NQ-E scores were significantly higher in men than women, as were diversity and behavior factor scores (diversity: men, 50.2 ± 16.1; women, 44.1 ± 17.5; behavior: men, 59.3 ± 16.9; women, 54.1 ± 16.6). Participants living with a spouse and engaging in frequent sports activities had significantly higher adjusted odds ratio (OR) for having a high NQ-E than those who lived alone and engaged in restful activities and hobbies (men: adjusted OR for high NQ-E = 8.99; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.35–59.56; women: adjusted OR for high NQ-E = 5.62; 95%CI: 2.36–13.38). We confirmed that women’s nutritional status, unlike men’s, was better when proper nutrition education was provided and when food security was guaranteed. For all participants, social activities and networks were important for maintaining good nutritional status and a healthy life. We suggest that different nutritional management strategies are needed for elderly people depending on sex.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/17/6034elderlynutrition quotient for elderly (NQ-E)dietary behaviorsliving environmentsocial activity |
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Dong Eun Kim Hee-Sook Lim Hyejin Ahn Young Sun Kim Yoo Kyoung Park Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health elderly nutrition quotient for elderly (NQ-E) dietary behaviors living environment social activity |
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Dong Eun Kim Hee-Sook Lim Hyejin Ahn Young Sun Kim Yoo Kyoung Park |
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Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans |
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Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans |
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Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans |
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Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans |
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Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans |
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sex differences in the association between living environmental factors and nutritional status in community-dwelling elderly koreans |
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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The association between nutritional status and living environment among 703 community-dwelling participants (268 men and 435 women) aged 65 years and older was assessed. In this cross-sectional survey study, living environmental factors, health-related factors, and nutrition (the Nutrition Quotient for the Elderly scores; NQ-E) were assessed. NQ-E scores were significantly higher in men than women, as were diversity and behavior factor scores (diversity: men, 50.2 ± 16.1; women, 44.1 ± 17.5; behavior: men, 59.3 ± 16.9; women, 54.1 ± 16.6). Participants living with a spouse and engaging in frequent sports activities had significantly higher adjusted odds ratio (OR) for having a high NQ-E than those who lived alone and engaged in restful activities and hobbies (men: adjusted OR for high NQ-E = 8.99; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.35–59.56; women: adjusted OR for high NQ-E = 5.62; 95%CI: 2.36–13.38). We confirmed that women’s nutritional status, unlike men’s, was better when proper nutrition education was provided and when food security was guaranteed. For all participants, social activities and networks were important for maintaining good nutritional status and a healthy life. We suggest that different nutritional management strategies are needed for elderly people depending on sex. |
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elderly nutrition quotient for elderly (NQ-E) dietary behaviors living environment social activity |
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