The amount of time spent in poor health at the end of life is increasing. This narrative review
summarizes consistent evidence indicating that healthy dietary patterns and maintenance of …

Alongside declining activity levels, energy needs fall in older age and eating less is
expected. However, as total food consumption declines, intakes of many nutrients are also …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that all Americans aged 60 years
and older receive appropriate nutrition care; have access to coordinated, comprehensive …

Extending healthspan is a major public health challenge. Diet is one of the modifiable
factors for preventing age-related diseases and preserving overall good health status during …

It has been a decade since the first edition of this Handbook was created. The intervening
time has indeed brought a mixture of blessings and concerns. Rapid scientific progress and …

A projected doubling in the global population of people aged≥ 60 y by the year 2050 has
major health and economic implications, especially in developing regions. Burdens of …

Thanks to advances in modern medicine over the past century, the world's population has
experienced a marked increase in longevity. However, disparities exist that lead to groups …

Healthy older individuals can take several measures to preserve and improve their health.
Even if past nutritional and lifestyle practices were not optimal, much can be done to reduce …

A number of factors contribute to the complex process of aging, which finally define whether
someone will or not develop age-associated chronic diseases in late life. These …

Prevention of premature chronic diseases is an important component of healthy aging.
Nutrition education can help to reduce the risk of premature chronic diseases in some older …