• Assessment
    What is the accessibility and participation in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Service Program by older adults?
    • Conclusion

      Research reported the importance of addressing racial, ethnic and religious concerns in order to increase program accessibility and participation by minority older adults. In addition, studies reported that program participation decreases when meals do not meet the dietary recommendations for older adults and for those following therapeutic diets. Further research on accessibility and participation in the OAA Nutrition Service Program is needed.

    • Grade: II
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    What is the accessibility and participation in United States Department of Agriculture programs by older adults?
    • Conclusion

      Research reported racial and ethnic differences among older adults who participate in USDA programs. While some eligible subjects felt that they did not need food assistance, others did not know that they were eligible or how to apply for the program. However, subjects with vision or hearing difficulties, functional limitations or disabilities were more likely to participate in USDA programs. Further research on accessibility and participation in USDA programs is needed.

    • Grade: II
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
    What are the nutrition-related outcomes for older adults who participate in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Service Program?
    • Conclusion

      For older adults who participate in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Service Program, nutrition-related outcomes include improved food and nutrient intake, increased consumption of fruits and vegetables or improved nutritional status. Research also reported improved outcomes related to food security or socialization, improved outcomes related to multivitamin supplementation, improved knowledge in food safety and nutrition, and increased physical activity among older adults participating in the OAA Nutrition Service Program. Continuing research on nutrition-related outcomes related to participation in OAA Nutrition Service Program is needed.

       

    • Grade: II
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    What are the nutrition-related outcomes for older adults who participate in United States Department of Agriculture programs?
    • Conclusion

      For older adults who participate in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, nutrition-related outcomes include increased calcium intake, improved access to fresh produce, increased fruit and vegetable consumption, stimulated interest in healthy foods and improved quality of life. Further research on nutrition-related outcomes related to participation in USDA programs is needed.

    • Grade: III
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.