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September 10, 2025EAS Journal of Nutrition and Food SciencesOpen Access

Dietary and Sporting Practices of Older Adults: A Confrontation between Medical Discourses and Lived Experiences

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OFOSSIRI Yao Franck AAAblakpa Jacob AgobeUniversité Félix Houphouët-Boigny

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Qualitative analysis reveals how medical discourse on diet and physical activity interacts with older adults' practices in Côte d'Ivoire, suggesting socio-cultural influences.

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Medical recommendations are adopted variably by older adults, with some adapting to local conditions while others face resistance.
Qualitative findings indicate socio-economic and cultural factors significantly influence dietary and physical activity choices among seniors.
The study employed semi-directive interviews and ethnographic observations to explore the practices of older adults in Côte d'Ivoire.
A contextualized approach is essential for effectively supporting health and nutrition among the elderly in Côte d'Ivoire.

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Franck et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b34654b1d3bfb60e9964 https://doi.org/10.36349/easjnfs.2025.v07i04.003

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Qualitative analysis reveals how medical discourse on diet and physical activity interacts with older adults' practices in Côte d'Ivoire, suggesting socio-cultural influences.

Dietary and Sporting Practices of Older Adults: A Confrontation between Medical Discourses and Lived Experiences

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Dietary and Sporting Practices of Older Adults: A Confrontation between Medical Discourses and Lived Experiences

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