Living longer does not necessarily mean spending more years in good health. But how much of the decline we associate with aging is inevitable, and how much reflects disease, inactivity, and other potentially modifiable factors
Nutrition presents a particular challenge in later life: energy requirements often fall, while the need for many nutrients remains unchanged or increases. How should we interpret claims about protein, plant-based diets, supplements, and bone health?
To discuss this is Prof. Charlyn Black, a long-time health services and policy researcher at the University of British Columbia, whose work includes the prevention of chronic disease and the role of nutrition in healthy aging.
[02:42] Interview start
[05:38] Chronic disease burden
[07:16] Healthspan versus lifespan
[09:09] Modifiable ageing factors
[13:35] Start early but its never too late
[17:12] Diet patterns with most evidence
[20:54] Nutrients of concern for older adults
[27:31] Bone health
[30:55] Policy and food environments
[34:28] Key ideas
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