App and tailored advice boost food smarts in older adults
NCT ID NCT07461883
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether personalized nutrition advice and a mobile app could improve food literacy in 120 adults aged 65 and older. Participants received either general advice, personalized guidance, or personalized advice plus the app over one year. The goal was to see if these tools help seniors make safer and healthier food choices.
What this could mean
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Active substance
personalized dietary and lifestyle advice and a mobile app
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that personalized digital tools help older adults make healthier food choices and manage their diets better.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with 120 participants, so results may not apply to all seniors. It measured knowledge and habits, not health outcomes like disease prevention.
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Locations
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Universidad San Pablo-CEU
Alcorcón, Madrid, 28668, Spain