Older adults in the U.S. typically don't follow dietary recommendations, prompting a study to explore how different meal contexts affect their diet quality.
The study compared the Healthy Eating Index 2015 (HEI-2015) scores based on meal locations (home vs. away), dining alone vs. with others, and screen usage during meals.
Results indicated that meals consumed away from home and with company had significantly lower HEI-2015 scores, driven by lower consumption of fruits, whole grains, and dairy.
* A total of 802 relevant publications were found, with significant contributions from 60 of the 68 centers, particularly after the year 2000.
* Findings suggest that while there’s a growing trend in applying geospatial approaches to cancer research, many centers still lag in this area, indicating a need for broader implementation across all centers.