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Ítem Acceso Abierto Hábitos alimentarios en adultos mayores en Ecuador:(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2023) Muñoz Yaguachi, Ana Lucia; Solano Aguaisa, Laura Veronica; Rojas Verdugo , Erica Paola; 0350013330; 0302047618Introduction. Nutritional illnesses caused by poor nutrition are central to the incidence of multimorbidity, causing chronic diseases or disabilities. Its prevalence increases in elderly populations, making correct habits and lifestyles necessary to achieve an active and satisfactory old age. Objective. Evaluate the quality of life and eating habits of older adults in Ecuador. Method. For the development of the research, the PRISMA method and the databases Elsevier, PubMed, Redalyc, MedLine, and Scopus were used. The information collected was subjected to eligibility criteria to obtain relevant studies. Result. Approximately 145 studies of interest were collected; after a process of screening for eligibility, 21 articles of importance for systematic review were identified. Conclusion. It was found that older adults in Ecuador are subject to poor nutrition conditions due to their eating habits. This situation is especially linked to economic factors, behavior, and emotional state affecting their nutritional condition, leading them to unbalanced diets with little nutritional value. Uncontrolled consumption of processed foods, refined flours, and sugary drinks was demonstrated. This situation puts their health at risk and the manifestation of non-communicable diseases: malnutrition, overweight and obesity. It becomes vital to have the necessary family support and care provided from a holistic perspective, which safeguards the integrity of the health and quality of life of the older person. Keywords: older adult, nutritional status, chronic diseases, eating habits
