The epidemic of obesity is a major challenge for health policymakers due to its far-reaching
effects on population health and potentially overwhelming financial burden on healthcare …

The older population is the single largest demographic group at disproportionate risk of
inadequate diet and malnutrition. Ageing is associated with a decline in a number of …

WE live in an aging society. Not only is 1 in every 8 Americans older than 65 years, but a
person aged 65 can expect to live an average of 18 more years (1). People aged 85 years …

Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Third Edition examines the role of dairy products in
diet and health, covering such areas as cardiovascular health, hypertension, cancer, bone …

Good nutrition promotes health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by averting malnutrition,
preventing dietary deficiency disease and promoting optimal functioning. However …

The losses in taste and smell that occur with advancing age can lead to poor appetite,
inappropriate food choices, as well as decreased energy consumption. Decreased energy …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent, severe, and disabling cause of dementia
worldwide. To date, AD therapy is primarily targeted toward palliative treatment of symptoms …

The decline in functional capacity is a heterogeneous phenomenon in the elderly. An
accelerated ageing determines a frail status. It results in an increased vulnerability to …

Objective To assess the impact of increased consumption of milk, without other dietary
advice, on older adults' energy and nutrient intakes, weight, cardiovascular risk factors …

Methods: A comprehensive literature search of PubMed was performed to find clinical trials
in humans that assessed the effects of nutrients and phytonutrients on cognitive function …