Geriatric nutrition / edited by John E. Morley, David R. Thomas.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Morley, John E.

Thomas, D. R. (David R.)

Series:

Nutrition and disease prevention ; 8.

Nutrition and disease prevention ; 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nutrition disorders in old age.

Older people--Nutrition.

Older people.

Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.

Aged--physiology.

Medical Subjects:

Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.

Aged--physiology.

Physical Description:

584 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2007]

Summary:

Drawing from a group of outstanding experts in the field, Geriatric Nutrition ties basic research with clinical practice in a state-of-the-art review of current nutritional thinking. Beginning with an overview on nutrition in older persons, the book addresses nutritional requirements, techniques for the clinical assessment of nutrition in older adults, and the management of undernutrition in nursing homes and assisted living environments. A significant portion of the book covers nutrition recommendations in specific disease states, such as psychological issues, obesity, diabetes, cancer, anemia, and fracture risk. The book also considers multicultural and ethical issues relevant to the sensitive treatment of older individuals.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0849338158

9780849338151

OCLC:

76794821

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