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Project director characteristics in the Elderly Nutrition Program.

A L Balsam, C L Bottum, B L Rogers

Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly

|January 1, 1992

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The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) directors serving more low-income and minority elders had less education and lower salaries. While more minority directors were present, overall nonwhite representation remained low.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Nutrition Policy

Background:

The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP), established in 1972 under the Older Americans Act, aims to support elders with greatest social and economic needs.
Understanding the characteristics of ENP leadership is crucial for program effectiveness and equity.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the demographic and professional characteristics of Nutrition Project Directors within the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP).
To identify potential disparities in leadership based on the socioeconomic and racial/ethnic profile of the populations served.

Main Methods:

A national random sample of 430 ENP directors completed a questionnaire.
Data analysis focused on correlations between director characteristics and the demographics of the served elder population.

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Main Results:

Directors managing programs for higher proportions of low-income or minority elders reported lower educational attainment and salaries.
A greater percentage of directors in these programs identified as minority members, yet the overall number of nonwhite directors remains limited.

Conclusions:

Leadership disparities exist within the ENP, with directors serving vulnerable populations facing disadvantages.
Further investigation is needed to address the underrepresentation and support of minority directors in the ENP.