This topic will introduce students to the concept of healthy ageing and resilience from a nutrition perspective and the physiological basis of nutritional requirements in the ageing adult. Food habits, preferences and typical cuisines will be discussed and tools for evaluating an older adult's satisfaction with food and menus introduced and appraised. The topic will provide an overview of factors influencing food intake and nutritional health of the older adult and potential consequences of these on overall health and well-being.
This topic aims to:
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