Nutrition for the Older Adult

This is a valuable resource for nutrition students and practitioners, and it cites important journal articles and guidelines. There are many books available on the topic of nutrition in the aging person. The others do not appear to provide as many colorful diagrams and easy-to-understand charts/tables. Taylor Durkin, University of Chicago Medical Center for Doody's Review Service, Score 97, 5 Stars Updated to the latest data and expert information, the third edition of Nutrition for the Older Adult introduces students to the unique nutritional needs of this growing population. Designed for the undergraduate, the text begins by covering the basics, including the demographics of aging, physiology of aging, and vitamin and mineral requirements for older adults. It then delves into clinical considerations, including the nutritional implications of diseases and conditions common among older adult. Additional coverage includes: nutritional assessment, pharmacology, nutritional support, and much more. With new pedagogical features along with revamped end-of-chapter activities and questions, Nutrition for the Older Adult is an essential resource for students in the fields of nutrition, nursing, public health and gerontology. New Let's Discuss questions found in each chapter can be used for in-class dialogue or homework assignments Open-ended Discussion Questions and multiple-choice Study Questions are now included at the end of each chapter Preview Statements and Recap Statements can now be found at the beginning and end of each major heading to help students focus on the key material at hand A new boxed feature, Viewpoint, features professional perspectives related to working with older adults Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Nutrition for the Older Adult is the ideal text and resource for students in nutrition, nursing, public health, and gerontology programs. (c) 2020 568 pages