Study was carried out in 19 geriatric homes in Cairo samples included 494 self dependent residents, 179 males and 315 females, 65 years and over. Questionnaire sheet inquired about biodemographic information, social data present medical history, drug intake, clinical and anthropometric examination, dietary assessment through 24 hours recall. Blood sample was taken for hemoglobin level, fasting blood sugar, blood lipids retinol and albumin.