Nutrition and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2001;56(suppl 2):54-64

This article is part of a Special Issue supplement of Journals of Gerontology entitled “Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Older Adults.”

Abstract: Good nutrition promotes health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by adverting malnutrition, preventing dietary deficiency disease and promoting optimal functioning. However, definitions of quality of life also encompass life satisfaction and both physical and mental well-being. Nutrition and diet have not been a part of mainstream research on quality of life and are not included among key quality of life domains.  This article explores connections between diet and nutritional status in relation to HROLF measures and overall well-being in older adults.

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All Articles in This Supplement

• Introduction (Drewnowski A, Evans WJ, pp. 5-6)
• Physical Activity and Parameters of Aging: A Physiological Perspective (Westerterp KR, Meijer EP, pp. 7-12)
• Physical Activity in Aging: Changes in Patterns and Their Relationship to Health and Function (DiPietro L, pp. 13-22)
• Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Older Adults (Rejeski WJ, Mihalko S, pp. 23-35)
• Interventions to Promote Physical Activity by Older Adults (King AC, pp. 36-46)
• Nutrition and Health Promotion in Older Adults (Chernoff R, pp. 47-53)
• Nutrition and Quality of Life in Older Adults (Amarantos E, Martinez A, Dwyer J, pp. 54-64)
• Dietary Intake, Dietary Patterns, and Changes With Age: An Epidemiological Perspective (Wakimoto P, Block G, pp. 65-80)
• Decreased Food Intake With Aging (Morley JE, pp. 81-88)
• Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Summary (Drewnowski A, Evans WJ, pp. 89-94)