Level of adherence to the mediterranean diet among elderly individuals living in mediterranean Islands: Nutritional report from the medis study

Stefanos Tyrovolas, Evangelos Polychronopoulos, Vassiliki Bountziouka, Akis Zeimbekis, Ioanna Tsiligiani, Stalo Papoutsou, Efthimios Gotsis, George Metallinos, Christos Lionis, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos

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Abstract

The aim of this work was to evaluate the level of adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet among 1190 elderly adults living in the Greek islands and Cyprus. Methodology: The retrieved information included demographic, bio-clinical and dietary characteristics. Results: The level of adherence to this dietary pattern was 61% in both men and women. People in rural areas had slightly higher level of adherence compared to those living in urban areas (62% vs. 60%). Conclusion: The level of adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet was moderate. People living in rural areas seem to better hold these traditional dietary habits.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)76-87
Number of pages12
JournalEcology of Food and Nutrition
Volume48
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Diet
  • Elderly
  • Epidemiology
  • Mediterranean

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