Dietary intake adequacy among Iranian older adults: evidence from national household survey data and two population-based cohorts (opens in new tab)

IntroductionIran’s aging population faces significant nutritional challenges. Comprehensive data on the dietary adequacy of older adults (OAs) using multiple sources are limited. This study assessed the adequacy of energy, macro- and micronutrient intake among Iranian OAs using data from the national household survey and two population-based cohorts.MethodsTo comprehensively assess dietary intake patterns and nutrient adequacy among Iranian OAs, a multi-source analysis was conducted using: (1...