Dietary guidance and nutrient requirements of the elderly
Wellman, N.S.
Primary Care 21(1): 1-18
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0095-4543 PMID: 8197247 Document Number: 431126
Basic practical advice about healthy food choices is reviewed via the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Food Guide Pyramid, and Daily Values on Food Labels. Special considerations for their use with the healthy elderly are included. Nutrient requirements of the elderly are presented for the oldest RDA age category, "51+ years and older" as is newer research on altered nutrient needs that accompany aging. The Nutrition Counseling Checklist helps determine when referral for in-depth diet therapy is needed.