Nutrition in aging
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Nutrition in aging
McGraw-Hill/WCB, c1998
3rd ed
Available at 1 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Previous ed.: St. Louis : Mosby , c1993
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This text examines the sociological and physiological aspects of ageing and the manner in which they affect the nutritional needs of individuals. The coverage of the theories of ageing is updated, and so provides a sound basis for understanding the process of ageing as a natural one. New findings in geriatric nutrition are discussed, ensuring that students have a current basis for their studies. The chapter on food selection patterns discusses how ethnic, social and cultural patterns affect the likely response to dietary intervention, and provides students with a guide as to how to approach future clients in order to ensure the greatest likelihood of a successful interaction. The updated chapter on drugs and nutrition provides a background to drug-nutrient interactions and polypharmacy.
Table of Contents
- Who are the aged?
- what is ageing?
- nutrient requirements and metabolism
- digestion and absorbtion
- body composition, energy, and physical activity
- vitamin needs
- mineral needs
- food selection patterns
- nutritional status of the aged
- drugs, medications, and nutrition
- nutritional assessment and dietary intervention
- nutrition and chronic disorders I
- nutrition and chronic disorders II
- nutrition and the continuum of health care for the aged.
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