Every person needs food to survive. The study of food and how it affects our bodies is called nutrition. Good nutrition is important for good health. Sometimes older people do not eat healthy foods. This can cause serious health problems such as obesity, under nutrition, or delayed recovery from illness. Food is a source of energy and nutrients. Nutrients are the substances in food that help build and maintain the cells of the body. As we age, we generally become less active. Our bodies, therefore, require less energy from food although we still need lots of nutrients. So the food we eat should be high in nutrients. This book tells you how to help older people get the nutrients that they need to maintain or enhance their quality of life. - A caregiver caring for a relative or friend - A health worker seeking a reference aid - A patient or person needing additional information about nutrition - Any person involved in health care wishing to expand his or her knowledge - About the publisher: Mediscript Communications was founded in 1996 by a management team of marketing executives, writers, nurse educators, psychologists and distribution companies to provide a unique and effective style of publications, empowering readers and patients, through interaction, personalization and subsequent relevance. For more information, visit www.mediscript.net Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/mediscriptcommunications/