Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age : Workshop Summary

Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age.

The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults. Table of ContentsFront MatterOverview1 Introduction2 Size and Demographics of Aging Populations3 Physiology and Aging4 Food Safety Concerns for Aging Populations5 Nutrition Concerns for Aging Populations6 Communicating with Aging Populations7 Future Challenges and Solutions to Providing Healthy and SafeFoods to Aging PopulationsReferencesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Workshop ParticipantsAppendix C: Speaker, Moderator, and Panelist BiographiesAppendix D: Abbreviations and Acronyms