- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Overview Health and Aging
- Chapter 1. Impact of Nutrition on Healthy Aging
- Chapter 2. Aging and the Recovery of Skin Function and Appearance
- Chapter 3. Changes in Nutritional Needs With Aging
- Chapter 4. Sugars, Glucocorticoids, and the Hypothalamic Controls of Appetite
- Chapter 5. Appetite Regulation in Healthy Aging
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Reduced Appetite and Energy Intake During Aging
- Less Suppression of Appetite and Energy Intake in Older People
- Gastrointestinal Regulation of Appetite and Energy Intake
- Appetite Regulation in Healthy Older Subjects
- Appetite Regulation in Malnourished Older Subjects
- Loss of Body Weight During Aging
- Loss of Muscle Mass During Aging
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Human Microbiome and Aging
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Human Microbiome
- Microbiome Through the Human Life Cycle
- Microbiome and the Immune Response
- Impact of Diet on Microbiota
- Therapeutic Interventions for Microbial Manipulation
- Implications for Health and Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Anxiety and Depression
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 7. Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Role of Obesity and Nutrients
- Chapter 8. Aging and Gait
- Chapter 9. Assessment of Nutritional Status in the Elderly
- Chapter 10. Eating Capability Assessments in Elderly Populations
- Part II: Nutrients (Vitamins and Minerals) in Health in Aging Adults
- Chapter 11. Healthy Food Choice and Dietary Behavior in the Elderly
- Chapter 12. Vitamin D and Diabetes in Elderly People
- Chapter 13. Vitamin D and the Elderly Orthopedic Patient
- Chapter 14. Vitamins and Minerals in Older Adults: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Deficiency
- Chapter 15. The Role of B Group Vitamins and Choline in Cognition and Brain Aging
- Chapter 16. Vitamin B12 Deficiency in the Elderly
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Vitamin B12 Absorption
- Vitamin B12 Metabolism and Function
- Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in the Elderly
- Clinical Manifestations of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Diagnosis of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiencies in the Institutionalized Elderly
- Therapeutic Management
- Screening for Vitamin B12 Deficiency in the Elderly
- References
- Chapter 17. Vitamin E Isoform-Specific Functions in Allergic Inflammation and Asthma
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Vitamin E Isoforms, Sources, and Functions
- Asthma and Allergic Lung Inflammation
- Clinical Studies of Asthma and Tocopherol Isoforms
- Comparing Tocopherol Doses in Humans and Preclinical Mouse Studies
- Alpha-Tocopherol and Gamma-Tocopherol Regulate Allergic Inflammation and Airway Hyper-Responsiveness in Preclinical Adult Animal Studies
- Tocopherol Regulation of Leukocyte Recruitment
- Maternal Tocopherols and Offspring Development of Allergy
- Alpha-Tocopherol and Gamma-Tocopherol: Opposing Functions in Other Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
- Conclusions
- References
- Part III: Dietary Supplements and Herbs, Functional Foods, in Health in Aging Adults
- Chapter 18. Polyphenols and Intestinal Health
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of Gut Microbiota in Intestinal and Systemic Health
- Classes, Subclasses, Examples, and Sources of Dietary Polyphenols
- Antioxidant and Antiinflammatory Properties of Polyphenols
- Influence of Polyphenols on Macro- and Micronutrient Bioavailability
- Polyphenol Digestion, Absorption, and Utilization
- Polyphenol–Microbe Interactions
- Intestinal Health Benefits of Polyphenols
- Conclusions and Implications
- References
- Chapter 19. Nootropics, Functional Foods, and Dietary Patterns for Prevention of Cognitive Decline
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Dietary Patterns and Complete Nutritional Plans With Cognitive Implications
- Micronutrients With Possible Effects on Cognition
- Foods, Herbs, Spices, and Dietary Complements With Functional Properties in Terms of Neuroprotection and Possible Cognitive Enhancement
- Medical Foods
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 20. Chalcones Target the Tumor Necrosis Factor–Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (TRAIL) Signaling Pathway for Cancer Chemoprevention
- Chapter 21. Anti-inflammatory Dietary Ingredients, Medicinal Plants, and Herbs Exert Beneficial Health Effects in Aging
- Chapter 22. Calorie Restriction Mimetics From Functional Foods: Impact on Promoting a Healthy Life Span
- Chapter 23. Nutraceuticals for Healthy Skin Aging
- Chapter 24. Effects of Resveratrol on Cognitive Functions
- Chapter 25. North American Natural Health Products and Sexual Function in Aging Adults
- Chapter 18. Polyphenols and Intestinal Health
- Part IV: Protein and Energy in Health and Growth of Elderly
- Chapter 26. Physiological Aspects of Coenzyme Q10 in Plasma in Relationship with Exercise and Aging
- Abstract
- Overview
- Do Levels of CoQ Decrease During Aging?
- Importance of CoQ in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
- CoQ10 Levels Can Be Modified by Physical Activity and Lifestyle
- Plasma CoQ10 and Obesity
- Regulation of CoQ10 Levels in Plasma
- Effect of Statins on CoQ10 Levels
- Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 27. Cellular and Physiological Effects of Arginine in Seniors
- Chapter 28. Late-Onset Caloric Restriction Alters Skeletal Muscle Metabolism: Mechanisms from Animal and Human Studies
- Abstract
- Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
- Skeletal Muscle Metabolism Changes with Aging
- Impacts of the Age-Related Changes in Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
- Mechanisms of Age-Related Changes in Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
- Caloric Restriction Alters Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
- Mechanisms of the CR-Induced Alteration in Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 29. Healthy Foods for Healthy Aging: The Case for Protein
- Abstract
- Recommendations: An Instruction Manual for Eating to Achieve Healthy Aging
- Dietary Protein: The Foundation of a Healthy Body and Healthy Aging
- Milk: A Natural Functional Food for a Strong and Healthy Body
- Eggs: A Nutritious Food with Big Health Benefits
- Seafood: Powerful Help for Healthy Aging
- Meat and Poultry: A Juicy Issue
- Food Choices for the Elderly: Are These Good for Healthy Aging?
- Social Influences, Values, Attitudes, and Meat: Behind the Scenes of Food Choices
- Culture, Perceptions of Food Choices, and Eating Habits: Perception Is Reality
- The Mediterranean Diet: Fast-Food Advice
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 26. Physiological Aspects of Coenzyme Q10 in Plasma in Relationship with Exercise and Aging
- Index
Nutrition and Functional Foods for Healthy Aging
Edited by
Ronald Ross Watson
University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, and School of Medicine, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ, United States
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