TY  - BOOK
AU  - Natow,Annette B.
AU  - Heslin,Jo-Ann
AU  - Natow,Allen
TI  - Geriatric nutrition
SN  - 0843621842 
U1  - 613.2 22
PY  - 1980///
CY  - Boston, Mass.
PB  - CBI Pub. Co.
KW  - Older people
KW  - Nutrition
KW  - Aging
KW  - Geriatrics
KW  - In old age
N1  - Contents;

Introduction 
1. Nature of the aging process
Theories of aging 
Factors influencing longevity 

2. How aging affects the body 
Cardiovascular system 
Respiratory system 
Renal system 
etc.

3. Are the aged well nourished?
Recommended dietary allowances 
Food consumption surveys 
Assessment 

4. Energy nutrients 
Energy 
Protein 
Lipid 
Carbohydrate 

5. Vitamins and minerals 
Vitamins 
Fat-soluble vitamins 
Water-soluble vitamins 
etc.

6. Fiber and water 
Fiber 
Water 

7. Nutrition and health problems 
Cardiovascular disease 
Hypertension 
Maldigestion and malabsorption 
etc. 

8. Drug interaction. caffeine and alcohol 
Effects of drugs on nutrition 
Drug and nutrient interactions in the tissues 
Diet and drug absorption, metabolism, and excretion
Caffeine 
Alcohol 

9. Dietary 

10. Psychosocial forces that affect nutrition and food choices 
The meaning of food 
Sociology of nutrition 
Food as a positive social factor 
etc.

11. Nutrition education in later years 
Changes that affect learning 
The learning environment 
Nutrition education materials 
etc.

12. Appropriate food selection 
Budgeting 
Marketing 
Food preparation 
etc.

; Bibliography : p. 287-302 . _ Index : p. 323-332
ER  -