title: [Nutrition and old age].
abstract: The cellular and extracellular degenerative changes that take place simultaneous with aging in elderly will determine changes in the life style. In order to reach the ideal age, the elderly must have a balanced diet, sufficient physical activity and to quit smoking and drinking. In addition to this requirements, the society must provide the economic means, that will allow the elderly a decent life, and free access to medical services.
authors.affiliation: Disciplina de Igienă, Facultatea de Medicină, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr. T. Popa, Iaşi.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gavăt
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Albu
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Indrei
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Voroniuc
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000378:metabolism*; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D009752:Nutritional Status