Usual nutrient intake and dietary quality of low‐income U.S. older adults

Yue Qin, Alexandra E. Cowan, Regan L. Bailey, Shinyoung Jun and Heather A. Eicher‐Miller

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, 2023, vol. 45, issue 1, 317-335

Abstract: We estimate nutrient intake from diet and total sources including dietary supplements (DS), and dietary quality of low‐income U.S. older adults (60+ years) using the 2007–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We apply the National Cancer Institute method to determine usual/habitual nutrient intake distributions. Our results reveal that low‐income older adults have poor nutrient intake and dietary quality. DS use reduces the risk of nutrient inadequacy but is not associated with statistically significantly better dietary quality. Future policies that would change access to nutrients through DS should consider the current DS contributions to nutrient intake among the low‐income, older population.

Date: 2023
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