Nutrition

Arthritis as a Potassium Deficiency - Potassium nutrition and physiology around the concept that the low potassium always present in arthritis and usually in heart disease should be relieved. An exhaustive opinion on the subject.
members.tripod.com/~charles_W/arthritis.html

Copper Physiology - A detailed and referenced opinion on copper nutrition and physiology as they pertain to hemorrhoids, slipped discs, aneurisms, emphysema, infection, arthritis, and maybe gray hair.
members.tripod.com/~charles_W/copper.html

Eating Well as We Age - The Food and Drug Administration. Problems, solutions, nutrition facts.
www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/eatage.html

Elderly Nutrition Program - Administration on Aging - Provides for congregate (group) and home-delivered meals.
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/eldfam/Nutrition/Nutrition.asp

ENC: Nutrition in the Elderly - Article examining physiological, metabolic and economic changes that may effect some elderly having a nutrient poor diet.
www.enc-online.org/elderly.htm

Food Safety for the Elderly - Age increases risk for food borne illness due to lowered stomach acid, weakened immune systems, reduced sense of smell. Foods safety precautions when handling, preparing, cooking, storing food for seniors.
hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3642.htm

Meals on Wheels - Community food services in western & south western Sydney Australia.
www.geocities.com/mow_au/

Nutrition and the Older Adult - Presented by The Calgary Regional Health Authority.
www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/nut-oa.htm

Nutrition Index - Articles devoted to nutrition in the elderly including requirements, physiological changes common problems and assessment of status.
cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental/Dental_Educational_Software/Gerontology_and_Geriatric_Dentistry/nutrition/nutrition_index.html

Nutrition Screening Initiative - Nutrition checklist designed to alert individuals, family members, and physicians to conditions that may lead to malnutrition, particularly in the aged.
www.aafp.org/nsi.xml

Nutritional Guidelines for Seniors - New food guide pyramid developed by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1002896094.html

Seek Wellness - Nutrition and Aging - Offers several articles about foods and supplements that may slow aging or improve memory. Includes articles on food programs, how to read labels, and physical activity advice.
www.seekwellness.com/nutrition/aging.htm

Senior Mag - Nutrition Glossary - Nutritional supplements defined along with recommended usages, requirements/recommendations, and natural sources.
www.seniormag.com/caregiverresources/glossary/glossary.htm