Founded in 2008 to connect communities to fresh produce available at farmers markets in their neighborhood, Concord-based ...

During adulthood the action of sunlight on the skin is a good source of vitamin D, however this is not always effective in older adults who may be housebound. Therefore, good dietary sources and ...

The study also indicates that in older adults, a high BMI may indicate good nutrition and adequate muscle reserves. Hickson believes it’s time to “review the evidence and consider WHO [World Health ...

Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. Unfortunately, 10% of older people don’t ...

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.

The level of nutrition care that older adults receive when they’re in and then discharged from hospital emergency departments is largely lacking, a new study finds. “A significant gap exists ...

A healthy diet is an important part of aging and living well. However, according to the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center, one in two older adults in the United States ...