There is a growing body of evidence that links nutrition to muscle mass, strength and
function in older adults, suggesting that it has an important role to play both in the prevention …

During chewing, food is reduced in size, while saliva moistens the food and binds the
masticated food into a bolus that can be easily swallowed. Characteristics of the oral system …

Background: Nearly 50% of older adults have insomnia, with difficulty in getting to sleep,
early awakening, or feeling unrefreshed on waking. With aging, several changes occur that …

Background. Poor nutrient intake is conceptualized to be a component of frailty, but this
hypothesis has been little investigated. We examined the association between low energy …

This chapter considers the evidence that links diet to muscle mass and strength, and
implications for strategies to prevent or delay sarcopenia in older age. Sarcopenia is the loss …

Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that predicts disability, morbidity and mortality in the elderly.
Poor nutritional status is one of the main risk factors for frailty. Macronutrients and …

Alongside declining activity levels, energy needs fall in older age and eating less is
expected. However, as total food consumption declines, intakes of many nutrients are also …

Background. Micronutrient deficiencies are common among older adults. We hypothesized
that low serum micronutrient concentrations were predictive of frailty among older disabled …

Nutrition is an important determinant of health in persons over the age of 65. Malnutrition in
the elderly is often underdiagnosed. Careful nutritional assessment is necessary for both the …

The population of older adults aged 85 years and over (the very old) is growing rapidly in
many societies because of increases in life expectancy and reduced mortality at older ages …