title: Geriatric nutrition.
abstract: After an introduction which defines the scope of geriatric nutrition, the current literature dealing with the subject is reviewed. Nutrition is seen as an important aspect of aging and health.The role of the practicing physician in the area of geriatric nutrition is discussed. The author relates personal experiences in this area.The concluding principle is that proper nutrition is an important tool in preventive medicine in the elderly in which the practicing physician can play a vital role.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena