eng Enviro Research Publishers Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal 2347-467X 2322-0007 2026-04-10 14 1 265 275 10.12944/CRNFSJ.14.1.17 25164 article Vidushi Makhijani 1 Vandana Garg 1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Manav Rachana International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, India An improved life expectancy has led to an increase in the elderly population. The shift to nuclear families has raised the demand for institutional care for older adults in India. Therefore, understanding nutritional health, physical activity levels, and quality of life is crucial to promoting healthy aging among older people living in old age homes.  This study assessed the nutritional status, physical activity levels, quality of life, and perceived services of elderly women residing in old age homes in Delhi-NCR. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 100 elderly women aged ≥60 years residing in two old age homes. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing institutional services, factors affecting physical activity, quality of life and nutritional risk and physical activity level assessed using validated tools such as the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA). Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s correlation, were used to analyze relationships between variables. The mean age of participants was 75.56±8.86 years. Overall satisfaction with services was moderate (mean = 26.78). Nutritional risk scores (mean = 21.19), MNA scores (mean = 9.30), and RAPA scores reflected moderate nutritional risk and low physical activity. A strong positive correlation was found between quality of life and nutritional status (r = 0.706, p < 0.001). MNA scores were positively correlated with physical activity levels (RAPA1: r = 0.301, p = 0.002). Barriers such as chronic illness, lack of facilities, and motivation were commonly reported. While institutional services supported moderate satisfaction, gaps remain in nutritional support and physical activity promotion. Strengthening nutrition care and structured physical activity programs in old age homes may improve overall health and quality of life among elderly women. https://www.foodandnutritionjournal.org/volume14number1/assessment-of-nutritional-status-physical-activity-and-quality-of-life-among-elderly-women-in-old-age-homes-of-delhi-ncr-a-cross-sectional-study/ Elderly Women Institutional Care Mini Nutritional Assessment Nutritional Status Old Age Homes