Discusses demographic and biologic aspects of aging; nutrition and the life span; body composition, energy, and physical activity; nutrient digestion and absorption; nutrient requirements and metabolism; vitamins and minerals in the aged; nutrition and chronic disorders in the aging adult; drugs and nutritional considerations in the aged; nutritional status of older adults; food selection patterns among the aged, etc. Designed to provide the nutrition professional with the knowledge necessary to make appropriate decisions regarding the specific food and nutrition needs of older people and provide helpful advice to the client and caregiver regarding food selections