Gendered Analyses of Nutrient Deficiencies Among the Elderly |
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| Authors: | Hung-Hao Chang,Rodolfo M. Nayga Suffix" >Jr.,Kung-Chi Chan |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Agricultural Economics, National Taiwan University, No 1, Roosevelt Rd, Sec 4, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan;(2) Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Arkansas, 217 Agriculture Building, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA;(3) Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, No 200, Zhongqi Rd., Shalu Township, Taichung County, 433, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | This paper examines the factors that are associated with nutrient intake status of the elderly. Our study places special attention on the roles of physical functions, mental health, and dietary knowledge on the risk of inadequate nutrition consumption (nutrition consumption deficiencies). Using a nationwide survey of the elderly in Taiwan, we conduct empirical analysis separately by gender. Our results suggest that improving the physical conditions of male elders, the mental health of female elders, and dietary knowledge can decrease the nutrient consumption deficiencies of the elderly. |
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