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Kathryn Nicole Starr

Associate Professor in Medicine
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Nutrition, Function, and Quality of Life in Older Adults Socially Isolated Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Focus on Telehealth Interventions

Book section · January 1, 2023 Social interaction restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemicPandemic, COVID-19 multiply the adverse effects of social isolationIsolation, social on community-dwelling older adultsAdult, older, bringing potentially long-lasting adverse healthHealthoutcomesO ... Full text Cite

Nutrition and Aging: Meeting the Unique Needs of Older Adults

Book section · January 1, 2022 Optimal nutrition is an essential element for the quality of life and health in older adults. Energy needs and thus food intake decrease with age, while requirements for other nutrients remain stable or increase. Thus, older adults are at greater risk for ... Full text Cite

The Value of the Mediterranean Diet for Older Adults: Emphasis on Obesity Interventions

Book section · January 1, 2016 The aim of this book chapter is to describe the beneficial properties of a Mediterranean diet in regard to healthy, overweight, and obese older adults, and to summarize the characteristics, prevalence, pathophysiology, impact, and controversial nature of l ... Full text Cite