Nutrition and healthy aging in the community workshop summary

• Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Food and Nutrition Board
• Other Authors: Moats, Sheila A. (Editor), Hoglund, Julia (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press 2012
• Subjects: Elder Nutritional Physiological Phenomena > Congresse > United States; Health Services for the Aged > Congresse > United States
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"The U.S. population of older adults is predicted to grow rapidly as "baby boomers" (those born between 1946 and 1964) begin to reach 65 years of age. Simultaneously, advancements in medical care and improved awareness of healthy lifestyles have led to longer life expectancies. The Ce...

Table of Contents:

• Nutrition issues of concern in the community
• Transitional care and beyond
• Transition to community care: models and opportunities
• Successful intervention models in the community setting
• Research gaps.