The ageing process changes body composition and thus nutritional status changes as one gets older. At the same time the body becomes more susceptible to diseases and diet becomes an even more significant or at least visibly significant than in earlier years. Moreover, there is frequently socio-economic downward drifting in this age group making nutritious foods more difficult to afford. This new book presents leading-edge research from around the world.
| ISBN: | 9781604561470 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2008 |
| Author: | Johan P. Urster |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 250 pages |
| Genres: |
Dietetics and nutrition Geriatric medicine |