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The Association Between Nutritional Status, Diet Quality, and Sleep Quality Among the Elderly in Jordan: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: The percentage of the elderly population has increased worldwide. It has been estimated that environmental factors such as eating habits, sleep quality, and physical activity could be responsible for up to 75% of the aging process. Aims: To assess the nutritional status, diet quality, and sleep quality among the elderly in Jordanian. Methods: In a cross‐sectional study targeting the Jordanian elderly, 426 participants agreed to participate. Sociodemographic data, anthropometric measures, mini nutritional assessment—short form (MNA‐SF), the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), and the Mediterranean diet adherence screener (MEDAS) were measured. Results: The mean and standard deviation were 10.7 ± 2.7 for the total MNA‐SF score, 5.4 ± 1.8 for MEDAS, and 8.9 ± 4.2 for the global PSQI score. Most participants had normal nutrition status (43.9%) or were at risk of malnutrition (43.2%), 75.8% had poor sleeping quality, and 52.6% had poor MEDAS. There was a significant positive weak correlation between MNA‐SF and MEDAS ( r = 0.100, p = 0.038) as well as the global PSQI score ( r = 0.285, p < 0.001). On the other hand, there was a significant weak inverse association between MNA‐SF and BMI ( r = − 0.196, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The Jordanian elderly had poor MEDAS adherence and poor sleeping quality, and this was correlated to an increased risk of malnutrition.

Source: Journal of Aging Research

DOI: 10.1155/jare/7358242

Authors: Shadan Al-Tal, Buthaina Alkhatib, Lana M. Agraib

Institutions: Hashemite University, Al-Balqa Applied University

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition and Health in Aging

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000