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While consumption of nutritious meals can help minimize the risk of health decline, the growing rate of food insecurity inhibits older adults\u2019 abilities to access healthy food regularly. Additionally, the high prevalence of chronic disease and disability in older adults can also limit independent participation in food-related activities, such as shopping, self-feeding, and meal preparation. A lack of food access and difficulties engaging in food-related activities place older adults with chronic disease at an increased risk of malnutrition, disability, and losing independence, thereby threatening social participation, healthy aging, and quality of life. Due to their expertise in promoting health and independent living, occupational therapy practitioners may be uniquely positioned to enhance older adults\u2019 healthy eating behaviors through the use of client-centered interventions tailored to food-related activities. 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