From the Book - Third edition.
Introduction and demographics of aging
Macronutrient, water, and alcohol recommendations in older adults
Vitamin requirements of the older adult
Mineral requirements of the older adult
Health promotion and disease prevention in the older adult
Nutrition screening & assessment of the older adult
Nutritional implications of gastrointestinal disorders
Nutritional implications of cardiovascular and respiratory disease
Nutritional implications of renal and genitourinary disease
Nutritional implications of endocrine and metabolic alterations
Nutritional implications of cognitive disorders
Nutritional implications of oral health
Nutritional implications of wound healing
Nutritional implications of skeletal health
Nutritional implications of obesity and malnutrition
Pharmacology, nutrition, and the older adult : interactions and implications
Nutrition support and end of life considerations for the older adult.
From the eBook - Third edition.
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Brief Contents; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Chapter 1 Introduction to Nutrition and Aging; Introduction; Demographics of Aging; Dietary Guidance; Healthy People 2020; Administration on Aging; Older Minority Groups; Hispanic Americans; African Americans; Native Americans; Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; Caucasian Americans (Non-Hispanic Whites); Health and Well-Being; The Healthcare Workforce; Conclusion; Chapter 2 The Physiology of Aging; Introduction; Theories of Aging; The Role of Cell Replication
The Genetics of LongevityAging and Epigenetics; Calorie Restriction and Life Span; Aging Systems; Gastrointestinal Changes; Oral Health; Olfactory Changes; Esophageal Changes with Age; Gastric Function; Pancreas, Gallbladder, Liver; Small Intestine; Large Intestine; Body Composition Changes; Changes in Body Weight with Age; Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Changes; Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults; Respiratory Changes; Renal System Changes; Skeletal Health; Osteoporosis; Changes in Other Body Systems; Immune System Changes; Nervous System Changes; Endocrine System Changes
Hematologic Changes: AnemiaConclusion; Chapter 3 Macronutrient, Water, and Alcohol Recommendations in Older Adults; Introduction; Nutrient and Energy Recommendations; Dietary Reference Intakes; Energy Requirements; Dietary Carbohydrates; Carbohydrate Classifications; Carbohydrate Recommendations; Dietary Fiber; Fats; Different Types of Fats; Dietary Fat Recommendations; Essential Fatty Acids; Proteins; Physiologic Aging and Protein Requirements; Dietary Protein; Water Balance and Recommended Intakes; Water Intake; Fluid Output; Dehydration; Water Recommendations; Alcohol
Digestion and AbsorptionHealth Benefits, Recommendations, and Cautions; Conclusion; Chapter 4 Vitamin Requirements of the Older Adult; Introduction; Vitamin A; Vitamin Forms and Precursors; Function; Absorption; Metabolism; Food Sources; Recommendations; Deficiencies; Toxicity; Vitamin D; Forms; Functions; Absorption; Metabolism; Recommendations; Food Sources; Deficiency; Toxicity; Vitamin E; Forms and Other Names; Functions; Absorption; Metabolism; Recommendations; Food Sources; Deficiencies; Toxicity; Vitamin K; Forms; Functions; Absorption; Metabolism; Recommendations; Food Sources
DeficiencyToxicity; Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Folate; Forms; Functions; Absorption; Metabolism; Recommendations and Food Sources; Deficiency; Toxicity; Other B Vitamins; Vitamin C; Conclusion; Chapter 5 Mineral Requirements of the Older Adult; Introduction; The Major Minerals; Calcium; Phosphorus; Magnesium; Sodium; Potassium; The Trace Minerals; Iron; Zinc; Iodine; Conclusion; Chapter 6 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Older Adult; Nutrition Services for Older Adults; Nutritional Concerns of Older Adults; Nutrition as Part of the Healthcare Continuum
