[Intake of nuts among Chinese elderly residents in 15 provinces, 2015]

To examine nuts consumption in a sample of Chinese elderly residents.

Samples from 2015 China Nutritional Transition Cohort Study were used. A total of 5071 participants aged 60 years old and above were included in the final analysis. Three consecutive 24 h recalls were used to collect dietary consumption data. Average daily nuts intake was calculated. Then compared with recommended intake level of Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents(2016). Logistic regression was applied to analyze key factors affecting the consumption of nuts intake.

The overall prevalence of nuts consumption among elderly residents in 15 provinces was 17. 8%. The P90 nuts intake was 13. 6 g/d in the whole population and 16. 7 g/d in P50 in the consuming group. There were 81. 1% of the whole population achieved the recommendation of dietary guidelines. The Logistic analysis showed that the group of young age, high education level and urban residents had more nuts consumed.

Nuts consumption rate was low among Chinese elderly residents. The intake was insufficient in the whole. Age, education level and area were key factors that influenced nuts consumption of the elderly.