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José Miguel Aguilera1, Bum-Keun Kim2, Dong June Park2
1Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research
|January 26, 2019
Summary
Food choices impact well-being beyond just physical health. This review explores how food means well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, and social aspects for everyone, including the elderly.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Food selection is influenced by health, culture, and lifestyle.
- Current focus often overlooks the psychological and social dimensions of food.
- The needs of specific populations, like the elderly, require tailored nutritional approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a paradigm shift from 'food equals health' to 'food means well-being'.
- To review the food and nutrition requirements of an aging population.
- To discuss specialized food products for the elderly.
Main Methods:
- Extensive literature review.
- Analysis of dietary choices in different populations.
- Examination of existing research on food's impact on well-being.
Main Results:
- A proposed shift in perspective: food contributes to overall well-being, not just physical health.
- Well-being includes physical, physiological, psychological, emotional, and social dimensions.
- Specific nutritional and enjoyable food options for the aging population are identified.
Conclusions:
- Adopting a holistic 'food means well-being' approach is crucial.
- This broader perspective is vital for individual and societal health.
- Meeting the unique dietary needs of the elderly enhances their quality of life.
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