本丛书根据中老年的特点，介绍了骨质疏松、老年痴呆、前列腺、减脂、便秘等5种易与中老年人"亲密接触"的病症的饮食调养方法。书中还介绍了中老年人饮食营养保健原则和方法等知识，内容丰富、科学实用，通俗易懂，是中老年朋友的必备读物，也可供营养保健师和医务人员参考。（According to the characteristics of middle-aged and elderly, the series introduces five kinds of diet care methods which are easy to "close contact" with the middle-aged and old people, such aspects as osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, prostate, fat-reducing and constipation. The book also introduces nutrition and health care principles and methods for middle-aged and elderly people. It has rich content, and it is scientific, practical and easily-understanding, which is the essential readings for middle-aged and elderly people. It can also be referred for nutrition hygienists and medical staff. )