Fueling Healthy Aging A Chiropractic Guide to Geriatric Nutrition, Deficiencies, and Supplementation

Course overview

*Identify changes in vitamin needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly. *List changes in mineral needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly. *Demonstrate an understanding of protein, fiber and water needs of the elderly. *Identify important antioxidants in the elderly and the interactions that exist between them. *Create a list of nutritional deficiencies and how they can lead to disease and illness in the elderly.