J Korean Diet Assoc.
2000 Aug;6(2):57-70.
Evaluation of Home-Delivered Meals Service Program for Home-Bound Elderly with Low Income Class
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of food and nutrition, Yonsei University, Korea.
- 2Department of tourism and foodservice industry, Tonghae University, Korea.
Abstract
- The purpose of this study were to : a) evaluate the nutrition status of one hundred and forty five recipients and one hundred and forty nine non-recipients of home-delivered meals service program, b) examine the teeth status of recipients of the program, c)analyze the nutritional values of meals, and identify the attitudes of recipients and non-recipients were found. Four meals offered by Nambu seniors center were met the recommended dietary allowances in calorie, protein, and vitamin C. The mean score of meal satisfaction was 3.7 out of five-point scale.