Geriatric nutrition /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Morley, John E., Thomas, D. R. (David R.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2007]
Series:Nutrition and disease prevention ; 8.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The aging society and nutrition epidemiology
  • Molecular theories of aging and nutritional interventions
  • The role of nutrition in the prevention of age-associated diseases
  • Obesity in older adults
  • Sarcopenia and Cachexia
  • Immunity and nutrition
  • Nutritional requirements in older adults
  • Energy balance
  • Water metabolism
  • Vitamin disorders
  • Trace elements
  • Nutritional assessment in older persons
  • Geriatric assessment and its interaction with nutrition
  • Nutritional assessment in the European community
  • The oral cavity and nutrition
  • Management of protein-energy undernutrition
  • Prescription for enteral nutrition
  • Prescription for parenteral nutrition
  • Nutrition management in nursing homes
  • Providing optimal nutrition in the assisted living environment
  • Nutritional factors in dementia
  • Nutrition and depression
  • Nutrition and behavior
  • Nutritional management of hypertension
  • Nutrition and cancer : some practical approaches to management
  • Nutrition and Type 2 diabetes mellitus in the geriatric patient
  • COPD and undernutrition : a complex interaction
  • Nutrition and gastrointestinal function
  • Drug-nutrient interactions
  • Nutrition and the endocrine system
  • Nutritional anemia in older persons
  • The role of nutrition in prevention and management of pressure ulcers
  • Nutrition and fracture risk
  • Multicultural issues
  • Choice and nutritionals : ethical issues