Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age - Workshop Summary (Paperback)

Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults. Table of Contents Front Matter Overview 1 Introduction 2 Size and Demographics of Aging Populations 3 Physiology and Aging 4 Food Safety Concerns for Aging Populations 5 Nutrition Concerns for Aging Populations 6 Communicating with Aging Populations 7 Future Challenges and Solutions to Providing Healthy and Safe Foods to Aging Populations References Appendix A: Workshop Agenda Appendix B: Workshop Participants Appendix C: Speaker, Moderator, and Panelist Biographies Appendix D: Abbreviations and Acronyms

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Institute of Medicine • Food and Nutrition Board • Food Forum
Editors:	Laura Pillsbury • Emily Ann Miller • Caitlin Boon • Leslie Pray
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 0mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-15883-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Geriatric medicine Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Dietetics & nutrition
LSN:	0-309-15883-4
Barcode:	9780309158831

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