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Nutritional Aspects Of Aging
Volume 1
Section 1: Fundamentals of Nutrition and Aging
The first section in Volume 1 describes the fundamentals of nutrition and aging which include research strategies for the study of nutrition and aging. The nutritional modulation of the aging process which has provided a major breakthrough in the field of nutrition and longevity is also discussed. These include biomedical influences, and social and psychological aspects.
Section 3: Dietary Characteristics and Assessment
Section 3 includes dietary characteristics of the elderly population and methods for the assessment of nutritional status.
Section 4: Nutritional Status and Metabolism
The nutritional status of the elderly with respect to individual nutrients as determined by dietary survey and by biochemical methods is described in Section 4. Section 4 also includes discussion on nutrient metabolism, requirements, nutritional imbalances, and deficiencies of nutrients. Energy metabolism and obesity as a factor in pathogenesis of diseases are also discussed.
