Food Intake According to Food Insecurity among Older People in Brazil: National Food Survey 2017-2018

This study aimed to assess the dietary intake of Brazilian older adults based on their level of food insecurity (FI). A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using secondary data from the 2017-2018 Household Budget Survey (POF). FI was assessed with the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA), while dietary intake was measured using two nonconsecutive 24-hour dietary recalls. The data represent a nationwide sample of 26,220 individuals aged 60 or older. Overall, 32% of participants experienced...