This study aimed to assess correlation between nutritional status and diet quality of elderly subjects. A sample of 60 subjects (≥ 65 years; n= 37 males and n= 23 females) were selected from Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. Mini nutritional assessment (MNA) was used to ascertain nutritional and health status. Diet quality of the elderly subjects was assessed using self developed and standardized elderly dietary index (EDI) for Indians. Mean BMI was higher in females than males. Around 40% females were in pre-obese category, whilst more than 20% males were in this category. As per MNA scores, 85% of the subjects were at risk of malnutrition. There was a significant and positive correlation (p<0.05) between MNA scores and EDI scores. It can be concluded that nutritional status of elderly is positively correlated with diet quality.
