Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging

Connie Watkins BalesGeriatric Research, Education, and Clinical CenterDurham VA Medical CenterandDepartment of MedicineDuke University Medical CenterDurham, NC,USAJulie L. LocherDepartments of Medicine and Health Care Organization and Policy Translational Nutrition and Aging ProgramUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL USAEdward SaltzmanJean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging Tufts UniversityBoston, MAUSA

• Part I. Overarching Issues for Nutritional Well-Being in Later Life.- 1. Nutrition Interventions for Aging Populations.- 2. Systematic Reviews in the Field of Nutrition.- 3. Nutrition Assessment.- Part II. Fundamentals of Nutrition and Geriatric Syndromes.- 4. Nutrition and the Aging Eye.- 5. Nutrition and Oral Health: A Two-Way Relationship.- 6. Loss of Muscle Mass and Muscle Strength in Obese and Non-Obese Older Adults.- 7. Muscle Metabolism, Nutrition, and Functional Status in Older Adults.- 8. Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Cognitive Decline.- 9. Food Insecurity and Hunger Among Older Adults.- Part III. Common Clinical Conditions.- 10. Obesity in Older Adults and Strategies for Weight Management.- 11. Nutrition and Lifestyle Change in Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome.- 12. Preventive Cardiology: Counseling Older At-Risk Adults on Nutrition.- 13. Chronic Heart Failure.- 14. The Relationship of Nutrition and Pressure Ulcers.- 15. Nutrition Support in Solid Tumor Cancer Patients.- 16. Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease.- 17. Nutritional Concerns in Osteoporosis .- 18. Dementia-related Mealtime Difficulties:  Assessment and Management in the Long-Term Care Setting.- 19. Nutrition at the End of Life.- Part IV. Contemporary Diet-Focused Concerns.- 20. Anti-Aging Effects of Nutritional Modification: The State of the Science on Calorie Restriction.- 21. High-Risk Nutrients in the Aging Population.- 22. Physical Activity and Exercise: Important Complements to Nutrition in Older Adults.- 23. Dietary Supplements in Older Adults.

From the book reviews: "The purpose is very clear: to provide an update in the area of nutrition for older adults. ... The book is written for health professionals, and it would be beneficial for students and practitioners ... . Chapters are grouped into four well-organized sections, and each chapter has clearly defined key points. ... This is a valuable addition to the field." (Sarah J. Thelen, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)