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Abstract
In order to evsluate the nutrition status of the elderly-whether for research, clinical evaluation, or the development of community health programs-the assessment of food intake of both elderly individuals and populations is essential. The rural elderly are at risk of developing nutritional problems because of their limited economic resources, transportation, health services, and increased isolation. While the rural elderly represent the greatest segment of Americans over age 65, there is little information about their food intake and dietary problems. The purpose of this research was to conduct a pilot study which would identify the most reliable means of assessing food intake among a population of rural elderly citizens. The results of this investigation suggest that the three-day food record, and the diet history were more reliable than the 24-hour recall in measuring the food intake of 30 females and 17 males living in rural North Carolina.