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Eating Habits | 1 |
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Gerontologist | 1 |
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Calasanti, Toni M. | 1 |
Hendricks, Jon | 1 |
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Calasanti, Toni M.; Hendricks, Jon – Gerontologist, 1986
Discusses social factors influencing nutrition among the elderly. Argues that to maximize dietary intervention, efficient functioning of federally sponsored nutrition programs, and subsequent research, greater attention to the conceptual foundation of nutrition-related variables is warranted. Offers suggestions for redirection. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Federal Programs, Intervention, Life Style