Arthritis as a Potassium Deficiency
Potassium nutrition and physiology around the concept that the low potassium always present in arthritis and usually in heart disease should be relieved. An exhaustive opinion on the subject.
Copper Physiology
A detailed and referenced opinion on copper nutrition and physiology as they pertain to hemorrhoids, slipped discs, aneurisms, emphysema, infection, arthritis, and maybe gray hair.
Eating Well as We Age
The Food and Drug Administration. Problems, solutions, nutrition facts.
Elderly Nutrition Program - Administration on Aging
Provides for congregate (group) and home-delivered meals.
ENC: Nutrition in the Elderly
Article examining physiological, metabolic and economic changes that may effect some elderly having a nutrient poor diet.
Food and Medication Interactions
A nice table with medication and nutrition interactions
Food Safety for the Elderly
Age increases risk for food borne illness due to lowered stomach acid, weakened immune systems, reduced sense of smell. Foods safety precautions when handling, preparing, cooking, storing food for seniors.
Meals on Wheels
Community food services in western & south western Sydney Australia.
Meals On Wheels Association of America
Articles on the MOWAA with easy links to follow to give donations.
Nourishing Your Aging Parents and Yourself
By Edward Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Nutrition and Old Age
Classic Review Article
Nutrition and the Elderly
Nutrition Screening Initiative
Nutrition and the Older Adult
Presented by The Calgary Regional Health Authority.
Nutrition for 50+
Nutrition Impact handout
Nutrition Guidelines for Older People
A 40 page manual
Nutrition In the Elderly
VOL 102 / NO 5 / NOVEMBER 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
Nutrition Index
Articles devoted to nutrition in the elderly including requirements, physiological changes common problems and assessment of status.
Nutritional Guidelines for Seniors
New food guide pyramid developed by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.
Optimizing Nutrition for Older Adults
Jessica Schulman, PhD, MPH, RD article
Resistance Training for Better Health in Older Adults
Review: Aging and Health Promotion
Seek Wellness - Nutrition and Aging
Offers several articles about foods and supplements that may slow aging or improve memory. Includes articles on food programs, how to read labels, and physical activity advice.
Senior Mag - Nutrition Glossary
Nutritional supplements defined along with recommended usages, requirements/recommendations, and natural sources.
