Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 15, 1995
Author | : |
Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 1995-11-16 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780826197788 |
ISBN-10 | : 0826197787 |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Download or read book Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 15, 1995 written by and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 1995-11-16 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proper nutrition, weight, and exercise have all been strongly linked to improved health and longevity among the elderly. This timely volume presents the latest medical research on nutrition and its impact on healthy aging in a variety of older populations and in a range of care settings. Topics include the diagnosis and management of protein undernutrition; psychological and social factors in weight loss; the effects of vitamins and exercise on aging; and more. This volume will appeal to geriatricians, geriatric researchers and academics, as well as to other health professionals concerned with nutrition and the elderly.