Abstract

Food science and nutrition science are equally important and mutually dependent scientific disciplines. Due to demographic transition, older population has increased, and it has been observed that there has been a transition in terms of caregivers. Although there is uniformity in nature and habit, heterogeneity in terms of social, economic, physical and food frequency among the older is observed. Thus, it is necessary to study the food habit and nutritional status of the aged persons. Besides conceptual study, this paper highlights the impact of food science and nutrition on aging and age-associated diseases in general and in Old Aged Homes in Purulia, India.

Keywords: Food science; Nutrition science; Nutritional status; Diet; Physical activity; Age-associated diseases; Aging