Clean food consumption behavior of elderly in Dusit District, Bangkok Case study : Group of Elderly at Soi 8 community in Artillery Anti Aircraft Division

Abstract

The purpose of this research was 1) studied the foods consumption of community Soi 8. 2) studied life style and attitude of elder affected to consume clean food. 3) studied guideline of elderly customers’ decision on consuming clean food. Research was qualitative research. Key informants of this research were elder community Soi 8. The interview was in-depth Interview and observation. The result of this study showed that most of elderly customers had 60 – 69 years old. They had the ability to help themselves. It was found that the elders had a consumed clean food habits. That made elder healthy. Most of food was Thai clean food. Focus on consumption to 5 food groups. Chosen organic clean foods whenever possible. Avoiding processed and refined foods. The community had grown vegetable. Elderly had clean food together.