Review of current literature and research on nutrient needs and factors affecting nutritional status of adults and the elderly. The role of nutrition in causing and preventing degenerative diseases.

At this stage of the lifecycle growth has stopped, but there are still complex dietary needs that must be met. Also, adults are at risk of CVD. A diet rich in fibre reduces this risk. An adult's ...

In older adults, certain nutrient requirements, such as vitamin D, increase, while others, like energy and iron, decrease. Nutrition cannot be taken lightly during a child’s growth and ...

There’s not enough evidence to recommend avoiding them, a scientific advisory committee says. Some experts disagree.

The benefits of nutritional growth monitoring for adults are significant ... ensuring a balanced intake of nutrients tailored ...

The current recommendations of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), clinical practice guidelines from selected medical organizations and a few informal dietary recommendations are now briefly ...