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Physical activity and nutrition in older adults†

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2007

AS Dontas ,
J Moschandreas  and
A Kafatos
AS Dontas*
Affiliation:
Hellenic Association of Gerontology-Geriatrics Kifissias 137, Athens 115-24, Greece
J Moschandreas
Affiliation:
Department of Social Medicine, Preventive Medicine and Nutrition Clinic, P.O. Box 1393, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
A Kafatos
Affiliation:
Department of Social Medicine, Preventive Medicine and Nutrition Clinic, P.O. Box 1393, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
*
*Corresponding author: Tel: +30/1.691.68.84 or 722.82.39; Fax: +30/1.691.37.04.
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Abstract

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Physical activity and nutrient intake are important determinants of health throughout life. Many of the alterations in physiological structure and function that occur with age may result from disuse and disability as well as from diets deficient in energy, protein or other specific nutrients. Although a healthy diet can provide significant health benefits, diet alone, is not sufficient to provide optimal health, nor protect us from the hazards of sedentary habits. Nor is physical activity alone. The ideal combines sufficient exercise and a healthy diet.

Keywords

Physical activityExerciseDietAgeing
Type
Research Article
Information
Public Health Nutrition , Volume 2 , Supplement 3a , March 1999 , pp. 429 - 436
Copyright
Copyright © CABI Publishing 1999

Footnotes

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Supported by the International Olive Oil Council.

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