Dimensions of the diet-exercise relationship in later life: A qualitative study

Diet and physical activity are two lifestyle behaviours that are critical for healthy ageing. The aim of this study was to explore how older adults negotiate dietary and physical activity decisions to identify areas of intersection between these two behaviours and inform health promotion interventions targeting both diet and exercise.

Citation:
Pettigrew S, Jongenelis MI, Talati Z, Myers G, Sapountsis N. Dimensions of the diet-exercise relationship in later life: A qualitative study. Aust New Zealand J Public Health. 2023;47(5)

Keywords:
Diet; older people; physical activity; qualitative.

Abstract:
Diet and physical activity are two lifestyle behaviours that are critical for healthy ageing. The aim of this study was to explore how older adults negotiate dietary and physical activity decisions to identify areas of intersection between these two behaviours and inform health promotion interventions targeting both diet and exercise.