A survey of nutrition and aging research in Brazil, Chile and Mexico
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Dietetics and Nutrition
First Advisor's Name
Nancy S. Wellman
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Dian I. Weddle
Third Advisor's Name
Martha Pelaez
Date of Defense
11-27-2000
Abstract
Information on nutrition and aging research in Brazil, Chile and Mexico was compiled. The questionnaire was adapted from one published by the United Nations Population Fund. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) provided the initial contact list. A search of online library databases was also done. Databases yielded a total of 149 journal articles, 21 books, 9 dissertations and 17 theses on nutrition and aging published between 1983 and 2000. The information showed that nutrition and aging is an area in the process of policy and program development and that aging is an important public health issue because of the current and projected growth of this population group. In line with the PAHO goal of improving the possibilities for healthy aging, this study may help strengthen the integration of multidisciplinary nutrition and aging research with public health policy.
Identifier
FI15101383
Recommended Citation
Fernandez Gaxiola, Ana Cecilia, "A survey of nutrition and aging research in Brazil, Chile and Mexico" (2000). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3310.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3310
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