Year
2025
Season
Spring
Paper Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Brooks College of Health
Degree Name
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)
Department
Nutrition & Dietetics
NACO controlled Corporate Body
University of North Florida. Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Committee Chairperson
Andrea Arikawa
Second Advisor
Jenifer Ross
Third Advisor
Lauri Wright
Department Chair
Andrea Arikawa
College Dean
Mei Zhao
Abstract
The United States is experiencing a rapid increase in the number of older adults, yet there is a lack of research on food allergies in this demographic. While there are survey instruments available to study food allergies and quality of life, none of these are tailored to the unique needs of elderly individuals. This study aims to create and validate an on-line survey instrument specifically designed for older adults, focusing on their quality of life in the context of food allergies. The survey will be used to establish a food allergy severity score and a quality-of-life score, enabling comparison between respondents with food allergies and those without. This tool will be invaluable for shaping dining policies in elder care facilities and for guiding future research involving older adults.
Suggested Citation
Mustafa, Avalon F., "Food allergies and quality of life in older adults: Development of a food allergy questionnaire" (2025). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 1319.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/1319