Significance of eating out for elderly men living alone
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This article aimed to analyze the significance of eating out for a group of elderly men, combining elements of the Health, Social and Human Sciences. The men lived alone and attended the Grupo Renascer Extension Program of the Universidade Palavras-chave: Alimentação; Idoso; Estilo de vida. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1809-9823.2015.14234 612 Rev. BRas. GeRiatR. GeRontol., Rio de JaneiRo, 2015; 18(3):611-620
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