TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface    References Foreword    References Overview of ageing, urbanization, and nutrition in developing countries...    Abstract    Introduction    Ageing in developing countries    Urbanization in developing countries    Ageing and urbanization: The case of the Philippines    History of the reconnaissance project and the development of CRONOS    The workshop in Wageningen    References Pitfalls and experiences in nutritional research on the elderly in developing...    Abstract    Introduction    What are the barriers to gerontological investigation in developing countries?    What are the demographic issues?    Evolution of age pyramids    What are the human resource limitations?    The evolution of training opportunities    What are the material resource limitations?    Development of research    What are the methodological or disciplinary limitations?    Specific pitfalls relevant to developing countries    The evolution of knowledge and understanding of the elderly    What is the present experience?    What is the future of gerontological research?    References    Bibliography 1    Bibliography 2 Experience of the EURONUT-SENECA study in design, implementation, and data...    Abstract    Introduction    Planning    Data collection and measurement error    Dietary interview    Questionnaire    Anthropometry    Blood collection    Non-participation    Coordination and cooperation    References The IUNS study of food habits in later life: A critique    Abstract    Introduction    Operational background to the IUNS-FHLL study    Study aims    Comparisons between the two studies    Parameters of interest and survey methods    Conclusions    Acknowledgements to IUNS-FHLL study investigators    References Analysis of the reconnaissance project. Phase 1: The community    Abstract    Introduction    This was not KAP    Reconnaissance is more than RAP    Questionnaires used during the study of the community    Informants to be consulted during the study of the community    Summary of the first phase of the Reconnaissance project    Conclusions    Comments    Summary    References Analysis of the Reconnaissance project. Phase 2: The individual    Abstract    Introduction    Methods    Principal findings of interest    Comments    Conclusions    References Analysis of the appropriateness and feasibility of the Reconnaissance project...    Abstract    Introduction    The examination process    Issues for consideration when revising individual questions    Conclusions    References The process of revision of the protocol    Abstract    Introduction    Group 1. Nutritional status and biological variables    Group 2. Food intake and food security variables; food behaviour and patterns...    Group 3. Health status assessment variables    Group 4. Socio-demographic and social behaviour variables    Group 5. Sampling frame and enrolment procedures for sites and individuals...    Conclusions    Reference CRONOS (Cross-Cultural Research on the Nutrition of Older Subjects). Third...    Foreword    References    1. Objective of CRONOS    2. Sampling       2.1 Population to be studied       2.2 Sampling procedure    3. Supervision    4. Format of data collection forms    5. Content of data collection forms       5.1 demographic and socio-economic variables       5.2 social behaviour and practices       5.3 Self-perceived health       5.4 Illness and illness impact       5.5 Impairments       5.6 Physical activities (optional)       5.7 Risk factors       5.8 Cognitive functioning       5.9 24-hour recall       5.10 Food behaviour and practices (optional)       5.11 Food security (optional)       5.12 Anthropometric measurements       5.13 Blood parameters       5.14 Physical performance test (optional)    6. Examples of survey forms       6.1 Supervision form       6.2 Individual form    7. List of variable codes    8. Collection of qualitative data (RAP)    References Annex: CRONOS Collaborating Centres News and notes Note for contributors Note a l’intention des auteurs Nota pare los posibles autores Food and Nutrition Bulletin subscription form Title of interest