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Review
. 2022 Sep;106(5):853-863.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2022.04.008. Epub 2022 Aug 26.

Nutritional Aspects of Healthy Aging

Alexander Panda  1 , Sarah L Booth  2
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Review

Nutritional Aspects of Healthy Aging

Alexander Panda et al. Med Clin North Am. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

Proper nutrition and healthy eating are key determinants of healthy aging. In older age, energy requirements decrease, yet micronutrient requirements stay the same or increase, which make older adults susceptible to nutrient deficiencies. Therefore, it is important to encourage older adults to consume nutrient-dense foods. Many older adults do not maintain proper hydration, so adequate water intake should also be encouraged. Most older adults have multiple chronic diseases that may influence their dietary intake and nutritional needs. However, currently, our understanding of how individual chronic diseases and their associated treatments influence dietary requirements is limited.

Keywords: Aging; Dietary requirements; Healthspan; Nutrition.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Neither author has any commercial or financial conflicts of interest. This work was supported by the USDA Agricultural Research Service under Cooperative Agreement No. 58-8050-9-004. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USDA.