Keep Fit for Life: Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Older Persons

Given the impact that good nutrition and keeping fit have on health and well-being in later life, this report presents the findings of a consultation process held by the World Health Organisation, in collaboration with the Tufts University USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Issues discussed include: the epidemiological and social aspects of ageing, health and functional changes experienced with ageing, the impact of physical activity, assessment of the nutritional status of older persons, and nutritional guidelines for healthy ageing. Additional material covers food-based dietary guidelines for older adults, with particular emphasis on healthy ageing and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases, and guidelines for promoting physical activity among older persons.World Health Organization Staff is the author of 'Keep Fit for Life: Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Older Persons', published 2002 under ISBN 9789241562102 and ISBN 9241562102.