title: Feeding the elderly population.
abstract: The elderly are adults that have unique nutritional needs. The focus for nutrition in the elderly is on "successful aging" or living well, not just living longer. Optimal physical and cognitive function is greatly enhanced by good nutritional status combined with physical activity. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in maintaining quality of life through enhanced health benefits.
authors.affiliation: Methodist Hospitals of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Morrisson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009751:Nutritional Requirements