ABSTRACT

Previous research on this topic has not focused on nutrition-specific social support for elderly women. This unique study seeks to describe and explore the current situation in a group of elderly women living alone in government subsidized housing.

chapter Chapter 1|22 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|22 pages

Methods

chapter Chapter 3|17 pages

Description of the Subjects

chapter Chapter 5|32 pages

Nutrition-Related Social Support

chapter Chapter 6|22 pages

Food Intake and Dietary Adequacy

chapter Chapter 8|17 pages

Conclusions