Geriatric Nutrition

ISBN-13: 9780849338151 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 600 str.

John E. Morley; David R. Thomas

Opis

Geriatric Nutrition covers the current state of nutritional science for the elderly. What is the role of nutrients in age-associated disease? How can nutrition prevent or reduce morbidity? The book is devoted to the particular considerations in nutrient requirements and metabolism in older adults. It also ties basic research with current clinical practice. Comprehensive coverage includes diabetes, obesity, depression, dementia, cardiovascular disease, cancer, COPD, ulcers, and immunity. Specialty chapters cover nutrition issues in nursing homes, semi-assisted living situations and ethical issues at end-of-life. A CD-ROM, included with the book, contains 4-color illustrations and learning aids for clinicians and students.

Spis treści

The Aging Society and Nutrition Epidemiology, Molecular Theories of Aging and Nutritional Interventions, The Role of Nutrition in the Prevention of Age-Associated Diseases, Obesity in Older Adults, Sarcopenia and Cachexia, Immunity and Nutrition, Nutritional Requirements in Older Adults, Energy Balance, Water Metabolism, Vitamin Disorders, Trace Elements, Nutritional Assessment in Older Persons, Geriatric Assessment and Its Interaction with Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment in the European Community, The Oral Cavity and Nutrition, Management of Protein-Energy Undernutrition in Older Adults, Prescription for Enteral Nutrition, Prescription for Parenteral Nutrition, Nutrition Management in Nursing Homes, Providing Optimal Nutrition in the Assisted Living Environment, Nutritional Factors in Dementia, Nutrition and Depression, Nutrition and Behavior, Nutritional Management of Hypertension, Nutrition and Cancer: Some Practical Approaches to Management, Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Geriatric Patient, COPD and Undernutrition: A Complex Interaction, Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Function, Drug–Nutrient Interactions, Nutrition and the Endocrine System, Nutritional Anemia in Older Persons, The Role of Nutrition in Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers, Nutrition and Fracture Risk, Multicultural Issues, Choice and Nutritionals: Ethical Issues, Index

O autorze

John E. Morley, David R. Thomas