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In this context, this scoping review aims to map and synthesize the available scientific evidence on the main determinants of FNI among older adults, considering socioeconomic, health-related, functional, psychosocial, and structural factors. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and reported following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive search was performed across eight databases (PubMed\/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, LILACS, ProQuest, and Google Scholar), up to November 2024. Original studies addressing FNI in individuals aged \u226560 years were included. Study selection and data extraction were conducted independently by two reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus. Results: Of 5897 records identified, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. FNI in older adults was described as a multifactorial phenomenon associated with low income, limited education, social isolation, widowhood, chronic diseases, functional limitations, depressive symptoms, and poor housing conditions. Structural determinants, including institutional racism, gaps in social protection systems, and barriers to accessing food assistance programs, were also reported. Considerable heterogeneity in measurement instruments highlights the complexity of assessing FNI in this population. Conclusions: Addressing FNI in older adults requires moving beyond isolated interventions toward integrated, intersectoral strategies that tackle its underlying social and structural drivers. 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