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...