The present study was conducted to assess the nutritional profile of tribal elderly in Ranchi district of Jharkhand covering two blocks and six villages. A total number of 65 each of elderly men and women belonging to the age group of 60 – 65 years were selected purposively for the study. The study revealed that tribal elderly were subsisting on inadequate diet, which was reflected in the poor intake of all the nutrients and higher prevalence of undernutrition. Except cereal, mean intake of all foods in both men and women were found below the recommended amount. Mean body mass index of elderly men and women found to be 18.97 and 18.57, respectively. The study further indicated that prevalence of chronic energy deficiency was higher in females (62%) as compared to their male counterparts (56%). To improve the nutritional status of elderly person, dissemination of low cost sustainable agriculture technologies along with nutrition education need to be given importance.
