Nutrition by Age

Loss of appetite is common among adults of advanced age. But dietitians have options to boost nutritional intake while helping families understand that sometimes focusing on comfort rather than nourishment is best for patients during the dying process.

Today’s Dietitian explores the complexities of the immune system and the latest research on the role nutrition plays in boosting immune health in seniors and the products on the market that claim to help.

Research shows this essential macronutrient is especially important for older adults to maintain and support muscle health well into their later years. Learn how much they really need plus strategies for effective nutrition counseling.