This 5-page graduate paper examines eating habits of the elderly by outlining a study, which includes a one page introduction and review of literature, a one page description of accurate data collection, a one page data report, a one page report format, and a one page conclusion and results discussion. This paper outlines a study which surveys, interviews, and develops the eating menus of a sample group of individuals 60 years of age or older. The study aims to uncover the factors behind poor eating habits among the elderly. Results suggest that most of the participants do have poor eating habits, with men seeming more vulnerable to nutrient-poor foods and excess eating, and women seeming more prone to inadequate nutrition intake. In both cases, illness seems a leading cause of poor nutrition habits, especially as it leads to a poor sense of well-being and decreased mobility. Education and budget seem to have a less important impact on dietary habits among the elderly, as most participants of the study seemed secure in their food resources and seemed to have a good grasp of basic nutritional concepts such as food groups and the importance of food variety, even if their food choices showed little inclination to apply this knowledge.
