Introduction: Nutrition is a key factor that determines health among elderly. In order to reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions, it is necessary that the old age people consume balanced diet. Aims and objectives: To assess the dietary problems preferences and practices of the elderly in a selected rural community. Material and methods: Hundred elderly men and women above 60 years were selected using purposive sampling. Descriptive survey was used. Interview schedule was used to collect data. Result: Majority of the subjects were underweight. Most of the subject practiced consumption of meals twice a day Most of the elderly preferred to have fish and rice preparation. Majority practiced regular meal timings. Majority preferred freshly prepared homemade food, preferred to have hot food. They preferred semisolid food. 18% of the subject had mild dietary problems. Most of the subject had good dietary practices. Conclusion: Making changes in the diet to match the changes of growing age may enhance the quality of life.
