Physical activity and nutrition in older adults

Physical activity and nutrient intake are important determinants of health throughout life. Many of the alterations in physiological structure and function that occur with age may result from disuse and disability as well as from diets deficient in energy, protein or other specific nutrients. Althou...

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Published in:Public health nutrition 1999-03, Vol.2 (3a), p.429-436
Main Authors: Dontas, AS, Moschandreas, J, Kafatos, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Age Distribution
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Ageing
aging
Anthropometry
Diet
dietary protein
elderly
energy intake
Exercise
Health and Pathology
Health Behavior
Humans
literature reviews
nutrient intake
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Physical activity
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Summary:Physical activity and nutrient intake are important determinants of health throughout life. Many of the alterations in physiological structure and function that occur with age may result from disuse and disability as well as from diets deficient in energy, protein or other specific nutrients. Although a healthy diet can provide significant health benefits, diet alone, is not sufficient to provide optimal health, nor protect us from the hazards of sedentary habits. Nor is physical activity alone. The ideal combines sufficient exercise and a healthy diet.
ISSN:1368-9800
1475-2727
DOI:10.1017/S1368980099000580