I am conducting a research project about the Benefit of a Healthy Plant-Based Diet on Cognitive Function with aging using 2 2-year NHANES survey cycles. In order to categorize my population according to its diet preference I need to merge the 2 2-year NHANES dietary data and other interview data, then score the intakes for those participants who have data. Once, I have my different diet groups I will need to assess the weight of a number (11) of specific potentially modifiable risk factors (through a risk scoring profile) in the occurrence of cognitive dysfunction.
I am clear on my objectives. My issue is that I am not used to SAS and I am not a programmer. The tutorials that I have seen speak about programming and I am not at this stage at all. They do not help me. I have data that I can transfer to SAS but then I am blocked. Is there a possibility to get mentoring session from you or support community?
What would you recommend to me?