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Nutrition in the elderly.

G L Jensen1, M McGee, J Binkley

  • 1Vanderbilt Center for Human Nutrition, Vanderbilt, University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. gordon.jensen@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|July 4, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Optimal health in older adults requires attention to nutrition, considering age-related physiological changes. Understanding nutritional screening, assessment, and interventions is crucial for geriatric care.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Nutrition
  • Physiology of Aging
  • Gastrointestinal Health

Background:

  • Nutrition is critical for the well-being of older individuals.
  • Aging leads to physiological changes affecting nutritional needs and assimilation.
  • The gastrointestinal tract undergoes significant alterations impacting nutrient absorption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of nutrition in older adults.
  • To emphasize the need to consider age-related physiological changes in nutritional planning.
  • To underscore the role of gastrointestinal changes in nutrient metabolism.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physiological changes associated with aging.
  • Analysis of gastrointestinal structural and functional alterations.
  • Discussion of nutritional screening and assessment tools for the elderly.

Main Results:

  • Physiological changes in aging impact nutritional requirements.
  • Gastrointestinal tract modifications affect nutrient intake and assimilation.
  • Effective nutritional interventions are vital for geriatric patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing specific nutritional needs is essential for older persons' health.
  • Understanding aging-related physiological and gastrointestinal changes is key.
  • Practitioners require knowledge of nutritional assessment and interventions for quality geriatric care.

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