Food insecurity, food assistance, and physical and cognitive functioning among older Americans
Food insecurity is associated with poorer physical and cognitive functioning in older adults. Strengthening policies and strategies that promote food assistance participation may help mitigate declines in physical functioning and improve health outcomes among older adults.
Authors
- Usha Dhakal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8719-9184)
- Khalil El Asmar
- Carlos F. Mendes deLeon
Institutions
- Georgetown University (US)
- American University of Beirut (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339720
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Social Security Administration
- National Institute on Aging