Present Knowledge in Nutrition for the Elderly

Abstract

Good nutrition determines the quality of life throughout life span. Adequate and balance energy and nutrients intake is the principle of good nutrition in the age. The aim of the review is also to verify and update the knowledge of nutrition in elderly in order to give the essential message that appropriate for the real practice in geriatrics. It pins point on how nutrition can prevent non-communicable chronic diseases, help to sustain biochemical homeostasis, ameliorate the chronic low-grade infl ammation, improve immunity and support the sex hormones imbalance during senescence.

Key words: Food, Nutrients, Senescence, Elderly