Social Factors
Illiteracy
Language barriers
Limited knowledge of nutrition and food safety
Altered or impaired intake related to culture
Altered or impaired intake related to religion
Lack of caregiver or social support system
Social isolation
Lack of or inadequate cooking arrangements
Limited or low income
Limited access to transportation to obtain food
Advanced age (older than 80 years)
Lack of or extreme physical activity
Use of tobacco or recreational drugs
Limited use or knowledge of community resources