Length of life does not always equate to quality of life, and as the population shifts significantly to those considered "aging" (65 years and over), there is increasing need for methods of preventing and addressing the chronic illnesses that are associated with the aging process. While there are pharmaceutical approaches being developed, dietary choices also are being recognized as having significant impact on the overall quality of health for this population. Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for the Aging Population presents scientific evidence of the impact bioactive foods can have in the prevention and mediation of age-related diseases. Written by experts from around the world, this volume provides important information that will not only assist in treatment therapies, but inspire research and new work related to this area.