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Geriatric Nutrition (Paperback)
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Geriatric Nutrition (Paperback)
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In a vicious cycle, poor nutritional health leads to acute and
chronic disease, and disease states are catastrophic to nutritional
health. The magnitude of nutritional depletion from any cause
depends to a large extent on the nutritional reserves an individual
has accumulated over time. In our increasingly older population,
nutritional reserves are marginal and the magnitude of the effect
on nutritional health is amplified. Strategies to improve
nutritional health in older individuals require a unique approach
and sensitivity to the individual's needs. Drawing from a group of
outstanding experts in the field, Geriatric Nutrition is a
state-of-the-art review of current nutritional thinking. Beginning
with an overview of nutrition in older persons, the book addresses
nutrition epidemiology, obesity, immunity, as well as molecular
theories of aging. A detailed scientific review of nutritional
requirements follows with chapters on energy balance, water
metabolism, vitamin disorders, and trace elements. Techniques for
the clinical assessment of nutrition in older adults include
comparisons between US and European Union strategies and standards.
The book includes a revealing section on the management of
undernutrition in nursing homes and assisted living environments.
It offers prescriptions for enteral and parenteral nutrition, as
well as protein energy undernutrition. A significant portion of the
book covers nutrition recommendations in specific disease states,
including psychological issues such as dementia and depression,
cancer, diabetes, anemia, and fracture risk. The book also
considers multicultural and ethical issues relevant to the
sensitive treatment of older individuals. Exploring exciting new
ideas in normal, pathological, and optimal nutrition, Geriatric
Nutrition ties basic research with clinical practiceto further the
understanding of nutrition in older persons.
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