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ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2026

Nourishing longevity: sustainable healthy eating behaviors and successful aging in community-dwelling older adults, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Amani Alhazmi, Manal Mohammed Hawash, Farah Aziz, Maha Ali, Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Haroon Ali, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khader, Sarah Ali Hafez

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Amani AlhazmiPublic Health Department, Applied Medical Sciences College, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Manal Mohammed HawashPublic Health Department, Applied Medical Sciences College, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Farah AzizDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Maha AliPublic Health Department, Applied Medical Sciences College, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Mona Metwally El-SayedDepartment of Community, Psychiatric, and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia., Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6495-508X
Haroon AliPublic Health Department, Applied Medical Sciences College, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. haalahmad@kku.edu.sa.
Mahmoud Abdelwahab KhaderPsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. mahmoud.khedr@alexu.edu.eg.
Sarah Ali HafezGerontological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. sara-hafez@alexu.edu.eg.

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Abstract

backgroundSuccessful aging (SA) is a key focus in gerontological research, highlighting the importance of maintaining physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Nutrition is a critical determinant of health in older adults, and sustainable healthy eating behaviors are increasingly recognized for their role in promoting SA and longevity. However, evidence examining this relationship within the Saudi context remains limited.

aimThis study investigated the relationship between sustainable healthy eating behaviors and successful aging among community-dwelling older adults.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above, recruited from primary health care centers in the Abha district of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using the Successful Aging Scale (SAS) and the Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviors Scale (SHEBS). Spearman's rho correlation and a multivariate general linear model were applied to assess associations and predictors.

resultsThe findings showed that sustainable, healthy eating behaviors (SHEB) and SA scores were both relatively high among participants. Primary education, sufficient income, normal BMI, and favorable lifestyle factors emerged as significant predictors for both SHEB and SA.

conclusionThe study shows that SHEB emerged as a significant predictor of SA. In addition to dietary practices, sociodemographic factors, physical activity, and sleep quality contributed significantly to SA outcomes. These findings underscore the need for culturally tailored strategies that support sustainable nutrition and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among older adults in Saudi Arabia, thereby supporting SA.

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AgingDiet, HealthyFeeding BehaviorHealth BehaviorHealthy AgingIndependent LivingLongevityAgedAged, 80 and overAging in PlaceCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLife StyleMaleMiddle AgedBody mass indexHealthy dietLifestyleNutrition assessmentOlder adultsSuccessful agingSustainable diet

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PMCPMC13015005

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