Chapter 29

Vitamins and Minerals in the Elderly

Seema Joshi

Seema Joshi

Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, St Louis, MO, USA

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John E. Morley

John E. Morley

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA

Saint Louis Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, St Louis, MO, USA

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First published: 16 December 2005
Citations: 1

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Prevalence/Scope of the Problem

  • Dietary Reference Intakes

  • Factors Affecting Nutrient Intake in the Elderly

  • The Antioxidants

  • Vitamin D

  • Vitamin K

  • Folate

  • Vitamin B12

  • Vitamin B6

  • Zinc

  • Copper

  • Chromium

  • Conclusion

  • Key References

  • References

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