With contributions from experts in the field,, this volume integrates basic research with clinical practice in a state-of-the-art review of current nutritional thinking. Beginning with an overview of 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 susceptibility. The book also considers multicultural and ethical issues relevant to the sensitive treatment of older individuals.

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

John E. Morley, David R. Thomas