NE172: Nutritional Risk and Antioxidant Status in the Elderly
Statement of Issues and Justification
The extreme importance of fruit and vegetable consumption in the prevention of chronic diseases has emerged during the past five years. High intakes of fruits and vegetables are associated with decreased risk of chronic diseases, especially those related to oxidative stress. However fruit and vegetable consumption is low in many older adults. Identification of the components in food that confer protection is important. Assessment of nutrition status as related to low intake of fruits and vegetables, by the use of biochemical markers and dietary assessment tools, coordinated with the appropriate intervention and education strategies is imperative for decreasing disease risk in the elderly.
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