| Sumario: | Aims: This study explored dietary trends and urban–rural disparities in food consumption among older adults in China. Methods: A repeated cross‐sectional study of adults aged 65+ years using data from four waves (2008–2018) of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Multiple logistic regression models assessed daily vs. non‐daily consumption of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, and milk products. Results: Among 20 945 older adults, over half were female (51.44%) and 54.22% resided in rural communities. Most participants did not consume fresh fruit (83.23%), meat (67.21%), eggs (65.13%), or dairy products (79.89%) daily, although 64.84% consumed vegetables daily. Urban adults had significantly higher odds of daily consumption of fruit (OR = 2.06), meat (OR = 1.56), eggs (OR = 1.20), and dairy (OR = 2.01). Conclusion: The study highlights urban–rural disparities in dietary behaviours, emphasising the need for public health initiatives to improve healthier diets and expand dietary options, especially in rural populations.
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