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Nazerian F, Shaigan M, Sharifi N, Rajabi A, Taha P, Maleki Farsani N, et al . Association of nutrient intake with happiness and social isolation in the elderly of Saveh: A Cross-Sectional Study. cjhaa 2025; 10 (2) : 6
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Fatemeh Nazerian 
, Mobina Shaigan , Nazanin Sharifi , Abdolhalim Rajabi , Parisa Taha , Niloofar Maleki Farsani , Setareh Valiollahi , Maryam Pasban Zoghi , Pouya Rahebi , Sajedeh Abashi , Fahimeh Agh * , Mohadeseh Rahmani
, Mobina Shaigan , Nazanin Sharifi , Abdolhalim Rajabi , Parisa Taha , Niloofar Maleki Farsani , Setareh Valiollahi , Maryam Pasban Zoghi , Pouya Rahebi , Sajedeh Abashi , Fahimeh Agh * , Mohadeseh Rahmani
1 Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
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Background and Objective: With the growing elderly population, attention to mental health and nutritional status among the elderly is increasingly important. This study aimed to assess the levels of happiness, social isolation, and dietary intake among elderly individuals in Saveh city in 2023.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 171 elderly individuals were selected from urban comprehensive health service centers. Data were collected using demographic questionnaires, the the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, the Lubben Social Network-6 Scale, and a food frequency questionnaire.
Findings: The mean (±SD) happiness score, social isolation score, and body mass index (BMI) were 40.13±17.86, 13.79±5.70, and 27.24±4.17 respectively. Income was a positive predictor of happiness (B=6.038, p<0.001). Significant relationships were found between happiness and BMI (B=-0.928, p=0.017), zinc (B=2.910, p<0.001), calcium (B=0.023, p<0.001), and protein intake (g/kg body weight) (B=36.395, p<0.001). The relationship between social isolation scale scores and BMI was not statistically significant (B= -0.021; p=0.574); however, its relationships with zinc (B=0.057, p=0.003), calcium (B=10.536, p<0.001), and protein intake (g/kg body weight) (B=0.005, p=0.002) were statistically significant.
Conclusion: Approximately 90% of the elderly reported moderate to high happiness levels. Additionally, 62.6% were in a favorable state regarding social isolation. Social isolation may affect food intake. Weight management, improvement of socioeconomic and nutritional status can play a role in enhancing happiness.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 171 elderly individuals were selected from urban comprehensive health service centers. Data were collected using demographic questionnaires, the the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, the Lubben Social Network-6 Scale, and a food frequency questionnaire.
Findings: The mean (±SD) happiness score, social isolation score, and body mass index (BMI) were 40.13±17.86, 13.79±5.70, and 27.24±4.17 respectively. Income was a positive predictor of happiness (B=6.038, p<0.001). Significant relationships were found between happiness and BMI (B=-0.928, p=0.017), zinc (B=2.910, p<0.001), calcium (B=0.023, p<0.001), and protein intake (g/kg body weight) (B=36.395, p<0.001). The relationship between social isolation scale scores and BMI was not statistically significant (B= -0.021; p=0.574); however, its relationships with zinc (B=0.057, p=0.003), calcium (B=10.536, p<0.001), and protein intake (g/kg body weight) (B=0.005, p=0.002) were statistically significant.
Conclusion: Approximately 90% of the elderly reported moderate to high happiness levels. Additionally, 62.6% were in a favorable state regarding social isolation. Social isolation may affect food intake. Weight management, improvement of socioeconomic and nutritional status can play a role in enhancing happiness.
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Received: 2025/09/28 | Accepted: 2026/02/7 | Published: 2026/02/17
Received: 2025/09/28 | Accepted: 2026/02/7 | Published: 2026/02/17
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