Sex differences and associated factors of dietary diversity among older adults in Bangladesh: findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional study

The study found that older women consume relatively less diverse diets than men, and several sociodemographic factors influence inadequate DD among older adults of both sexes in Bangladesh. These factors should be considered while developing policies and programmes to promote equitable access to a diversified diet and improve geriatric health and nutritional outcomes.

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BMJ Open
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106903
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Child Nutrition and Water Access
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The study found that older women consume relatively less diverse diets than men, and several sociodemographic factors influence inadequate DD among older adults of both sexes in Bangladesh. These factors should be considered while developing policies and programmes to promote equitable access to a diversified diet and improve geriatric health and nutritional outcomes.

BMJ OpenVol. 16(2)
National Institute of Public Health (LA), BRAC University (BD)
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