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1. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS AND MEAL PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN TARKA LGA     BY ISHEN DOOFAN 20/54490/UE     DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, COLLEGE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN ECOLOGY JOSEPH SARWUAN TARKA UNIVERSITY MAKURDI       AUGUST, 2024

2. INTRODUCTION Societies worldwide are seeing a rise in the elderly population, driven by advances in healthcare and longer lifespans. With more elderly individuals, it’s crucial to understand their unique needs, especially as they experience various changes in their bodies ( Afolabi et al ., 2022). As people age, their bodies handle nutrients differently, making it necessary to adjust their diets to maintain health (Ismael et al ., 2022). Proper nutrition in older adults is key to staying healthy and avoiding chronic illnesses ( Nnodim et al ., 2023).

3. Statement of Problem Issues like poverty, limited access to healthcare, and lack of nutrition knowledge may hinder Elderly individuals in Taka LGA’s ability to obtain nutritious food. Physiological changes due to aging further complicate the nutritional needs of the elderly. In addition to this, may be lack of research on effective meal planning strategies tailored to the elderly in this region. Providing information about meal plans and strategy that are culturally appropriate, affordable, and nutritionally balanced is essential for improving the health of the elderly in Tarka LGA.

4. Broad Objectives of the Study The broad objective of this study is to address the dietary requirements and meal planning strategies for elderly people in Tarka LGA. Specific Objectives Identify the food intake of elderly people in Tarka LGA. Identify the nutritional class/content of food intake available to the elderly in Tarka LGA Identify the challenges faced by elderly people in Tarka LGA when planning their meals and explore their food preferences . Identify strategies employed by the elderly in Tarka LGA when planning their meals.

5. Research Questions What are the food intake of the elderly people intake What are the nutritional content of the food consumed by the elderly in Tarka LGA . What challenges do elderly people in Tarka LGA encounter when planning and preparing their meals and what are their food preferences that influence these challenges? What are the strategies employed by the elderly in their meal planning.

6. Significance of the Study This study is vital for enhancing the lives of elderly individuals in Tarka LGA, Nigeria. By examining their dietary intake, nutritional deficiencies, and meal planning challenges, it aims to develop culturally appropriate and practical strategies using local ingredients. These strategies will directly benefit the elderly by improving their nutritional status, reducing the risk of malnutrition, and enhancing their overall quality of life. Healthcare providers will also gain valuable insights to offer more effective, tailored care . Additionally, the local community will benefit from increased use of local produce, and policymakers can use the findings to shape nutrition programs . The results of this study may also inform interventions in similar resource-limited settings, promoting healthy aging in other regions.

7. Scope of the Study This study will focus on dietary requirements and meal planning strategies for elderly people residing in Tarka Local Government Area (LGA), Nigeria, With a specific geographic focus on this area due to varying dietary habits, food availability, and cultural preferences across regions in Nigeria, which may limit the generalizability of findings to the entire country. The study will define a specific age range for inclusion, such as 65 years and older, to ensure clarity in the definition of "elderly".

8. Literature Review The review of related Literature will cover the following: Identify the food intake of elderly people in Tarka LGA. Identified nutritional class/content of food intake available to the elderly in Tarka LGA Challenges faced by elderly people in Tarka LGA when planning their meals and explore their food preferences . Strategies employed by the elderly in Tarka LGA when planning their meals . Summary of Literature Review

9. METHODOLOGY Research Design This study will employ a descriptive cross-sectional survey design to explore the dietary requirements and meal planning strategies of elderly people in Tarka LGA. The survey design is suitable for this study as it allows for the collection of data from a sample of participants at a single point in time, providing a snapshot of their dietary needs and meal planning practices . The study will utilize a structured questionnaire to gather information on the participants' demographic characteristics, dietary habits, nutritional knowledge, and meal planning strategies. The survey design will enable the researcher to identify patterns and trends in the data, providing insights into the dietary requirements and meal planning strategies of elderly people in Tarka LGA.

10. STUDY AREA The study will be conducted in Tarka Local Government Area (LGA), located in the northwestern part of Benue State, Nigeria. Tarka LGA lies between Latitude 7° 30' N and 8° 00' N, and Longitude 8° 30' E and 9° 00' E . Population of the Study The target population for this study will comprise a total of 150 Retired Military personals and Police Personnel aged 65 years and above obtained by visiting registered meetings the personnel residing in Tarka Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Nigeria .

11. Sample and Sampling Techniques The sample size for this study was calculated using the Taro Yamane formula: n = The total sample size will be 187. INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION A researcher-designed questionnaire will be used to collect data on dietary requirements and meal planning strategies . Validation of the Instrument The instrument will undergo face validity assessment by two professional nutritionists in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.  

12. METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION This study will use a self-administered questionnaire to gather comprehensive data from elderly individuals in Tarka LGA. The questionnaire will be divided into sections: Section A will collect the biodata of participants; Section B will identify their dietary intake; Section C will assess the nutritional class and content of the food available to them; and Section D will explore the challenges they face in meal planning and their food preferences. It will include both Likert scale questions to gauge frequency and agreement, as well as open-ended questions for more detailed responses. The self-administered format is intended to ensure participant comfort and honesty, with completed questionnaires securely stored for analysis.

13. Method of Data Analysis Descriptive statistics will be used to analyze the data, and the results will be presented in tables and figures. A mean of 2.5 below will be considered rejected while a mean of 2.5 above is considered Accepted.

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