Diet Quality, Healthy Dietary Restrictions, and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Food Deserts Among the Elderly in Spain

This study explores diet quality and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among elderly residents in food deserts in Aragón, Spain. Despite facing barriers like limited access to fresh foods and high food costs, participants maintained moderate to high adherence to the Mediterranean diet by using home gardening and traditional cooking. However, challenges such as limited transportation and increased alcohol consumption were noted. The study suggests improving local food systems and transportation to reduce health disparities.

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