Nutrition and Food Sciences

Nutrition, Health and Aging

9 Nutrition, Health and Aging: Nutrition stands as a fundamental human necessity vital for ensuring both longevity and a healthy life. From early stages of life, a balanced diet becomes imperative for growth, development, and sustaining an active lifestyle. Nutrition encompasses the scientific study of food components and their acquisition to meet essential dietary needs. Standard nutritional requirements for various demographic groups are established based on quantifiable factors such as age, gender, height, weight, activity level, and growth rate. Embracing healthy lifestyle practices, including maintaining a well-rounded diet and engaging in regular physical activity, holds the key to mitigating the risk of noncommunicable diseases and enhancing overall physical and mental well-being as individuals age. With projections indicating a significant increase in the global population aged 60 and above from 2015 to 2050, there arises a pressing need to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between nutrition and aging. Understanding the mechanisms underlying the positive and negative impacts of nutrition and identifying dietary components that enhance quality of life in old age and forestall late-life disabilities are paramount.

Themes covered:

• Antioxidant and Oxidative Stress
• Healthy Diet
• Calorie Intake
• Geriatric Nutrition