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- ÍtemAcceso Abierto“Estado nutricional y estilo de vida en los adultos mayores de la parroquia Jerusalén del cantón Biblián, enero 2023 - marzo 2023”(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Guaman Pinos, Jennifer Daniela; Prado Ordoñez, Yadira Gabriela; Godoy Durán, Elvia Narcisa; 0350101424; 0302810643; ., .Older adult is considered to be a person who has reached the age of sixty-five years and older and is a lifestyle change; different biological, physical, and social factors represent it. Objective: To analyze the relationship between the lifestyle and nutritional status of older adults in the Jerusalén parish in Biblián canton. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional cohort study, the investigated population comprised 240 older adults. The nutritional status was evaluated by anthropometry through weight and height registration, interpreting each participant's Body Mass Index (BMI). The survey "Nutritional status and quality of life," validated by Walker, Sechrist, and Pender and modified in 2010, was applied for lifestyle measurement. Results: In the population researched, 54.6% were men, 57.5% were married, and 68.8% had primary education. The BMI showed that 41.1% had a normal nutritional status, 11.3% were underweight, 38.8% were overweight, and 0.8% had obesity, revealing no significant relationship. Conclusion: From the population studied, 99.2% had a medium healthy state. Therefore, this research will contribute to a better intervention to benefit knowledge in health among Jerusalen parish older adults.