From
the National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging:
April 15th, 2006:
Biweekly Highlights
This notice provides announcements
and links to new nutrition and aging information.
Of
Special Interest
News
AoA
6th Annual New Freedom Initiative Conference “Transforming Systems: Keys to Success”:
Remarks of U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging
Highlights from CMS Administrator Mark McClellen
NIH
The Trouble with Fat: Insights into Low-Fat Eating
National Institute on Aging
Expands Vital Visionaries art program aimed at debunking negative aging stereotypes
Resources and Web links
AoA
Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults & Caregivers
Medicare Fact Sheet
National Cancer Institute: Eat 5-9 a Day for Better Health factsheets
American Society on Aging:
Diabetes Prevention & Management: Small Steps With Big Rewards
AARP: Stay Sharp series
Understanding memory
Learning throughout life
Stay Sharp booklets
International Longevity Center Report: Policy Implications of Ageism in America
Research
Living Well to 100: Special Supplement, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
De Caterina R, Zampolli A, Del Turco S, Madonna R, Massaro M. Nutritional mechanisms that influence cardiovascular disease. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006; 83:421S-6S. Review.
Dinarello CA.
Interleukin 1 and interleukin 18 as mediators of inflammation and the aging process. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:447S-455S. Review.
Dwyer J.
Starting down the right path: nutrition connections with chronic diseases of later life. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:415S-420S. Review.
Duff GW.
Evidence for genetic variation as a factor in maintaining health. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:431S-5S. Review.
Duff GW, Libby P, Ordovas JM, Reilly PR. The future of living well to 100. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:488S-490S. Review.
Geesaman BJ.
Genetics of aging: implications for drug discovery and development. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:466S-9S. Review.
Greenberg AS, Obin MS. Obesity and the role of adipose tissue in inflammation and metabolism. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:461S-5S. Review.
Griffin WS.
Inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:470S-4S. Review.
Kennedy ET. Evidence for nutritional benefits in prolonging wellness. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:410S-4S. Review.
Kornman KS.
Interleukin 1 genetics, inflammatory mechanisms, and nutrigenetic opportunities to modulate diseases of aging. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:475S-483S. Review.
Libby P.
Inflammation and cardiovascular disease mechanisms. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:456S-460S. Review.
Mundy GR. Nutritional modulators of bone remodeling during aging. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:427S-430S. Review.
Ordovas JM.
Genetic interactions with diet influence the risk of cardiovascular disease. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:443S-6S. Review.
Perls TT.
The different paths to 100. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:484S-7S. Review.
Stover PJ.
Influence of human genetic variation on nutritional requirements. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:436S-442S. Review.
Westendorp RG. What is healthy aging in the 21st century? Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:404S-9S. Review.
Other Research
Day M.
All older people should be guaranteed basic level of care. BMJ. 2006;332:810.
Locher JL, Bronstein J, Robinson CO, Williams C, Ritchie CS. Ethical issues involving research conducted with homebound older adults. Gerontologist. 2006;46:160-4.
Mukamel DB, Temkin-Greener H, Delavan R, Peterson DR, Gross D, Kunitz S, Williams TF. Team performance and risk-adjusted health outcomes in the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Gerontologist. 2006;46:227-37.
Etkin CD, Prohaska TR, Harris BA, Latham N, Jette A. Feasibility of implementing the Strong for Life program in community settings. Gerontologist. 2006;46:284-92.
Fontana L.
Excessive adiposity, calorie restriction, and aging. JAMA. 2006;295:1577-8.
Kaczor JJ, Ziolkowski W, Antosiewicz J, Hac S, Tarnopolsky MA, Popinigis J. The effect of aging on anaerobic and aerobic enzyme activities in human skeletal muscle. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2006;61:339-44.
Mares JA, Moeller SM.
Diet and age-related macular degeneration: Expanding our view. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;83:733-4.
Yaggy SD, Michener JL, Yaggy D, Champagne MT, Silberberg M, Lyn M, Johnson F, Yarnall KS. Just For Us: an academic medical center-community partnership to maintain the health of a frail low-income senior population. Gerontologist. 2006;46:271-6.
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