The field of aging and geriatric nutrition highlights the critical role of diet in maintaining health and functionality in older adults. Nutritional strategies are designed to combat age-related challenges, such as muscle loss, weakened immunity, and cognitive decline. Adequate intake of key nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and B vitamins, is emphasized to support brain health, reduce inflammation, and protect against chronic illnesses. Aging and Geriatric Nutrition also involves personalized dietary adjustments to accommodate conditions like dysphagia or dental issues that can affect food intake. By fostering awareness of the changing nutritional needs of aging populations, this discipline contributes to improved longevity, better health outcomes, and enhanced overall well-being.
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Antonio Claudio Goulart Duarte, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Title : Brain health beyond cognition: Exploring the needs of an aging brain
Dilip Ghosh, Nutriconnect, Australia
Title : Beyond the apparent: Nutrition, perception, and resilience in contexts of cognitive vulnerability a transdisciplinary proposal inspired by the Volume Oltre l’Apparente (Conversano & irace, 2026)
Raffaella Conversano, University of Bari, Italy
Title : Nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and reproductive function in adolescent and young adult women: Neuroimmunometabolic perspectives
Malgorzata Mizgier, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poland
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore and Bulgaria
Nedyalka Naneva Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Climate-smart legume composting and its influence on sweet potato yield, soil health, and nutrient quality
Topas M Peter, PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea