Poor dental status and chewing deficiencies have been associated with cognitive decline.
Altered dietary habits and malnutrition have been suggested as linking mechanisms. The …

Nutrition is a modifiable factor affecting the quality of life and independence of older people.
The physiological, psychological and social changes during aging affect their dietary …

This well-established and accessible text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth
edition. Each chapter has been updated, often extensively, to reflect current thinking, and an …

Good oral health in old age is particularly important for maintaining adequate oral function,
preventing pain and discomfort, controlling localized or systemic inflammation, sustaining …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to observe the tooth loss over age in a sample of
Brazilian patients and analyze their ability to chew, relating it to how much is the loss of oral …

Although seafood is considered to be an important part of a balanced diet, many national
food consumption surveys suggest that seafood is not consumed in sufficient amounts. As …

Many factors impact on eating behaviour and nutritional status in older adults. Strategies can
be suggested to combat the impact of these factors, including the development of novel food …

Aging impairs senses, mastication, oral status and function, causing nutritional needs and
diet insufficiencies. The present needs of independent older adults suggest that health …

Objectives This study investigated whether oral health status, defined as number of natural
teeth and subsequent prosthodontic rehabilitation, was associated with future dietary intake …

Fish makes an important part of the Mediterranean diet, which has been scientifically proven
to help preserve human health by protecting against major chronic and inflammatory …