To the continuation of the article importance of health based on age let’s see importance of nutrition for older people.
Older you grow you are endangered to malnutrition. Even if we provide them with an adequate amount of nutrition they get to face many nutritional problems. Its best and better for the youngsters to concentrate on their health to prevent illness in the future
“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness”.
Nutritional requirements are not well defined and the process of ageing affects the nutritional needs. As they grow they get to face many diseases which are caused by dietary foods and these dietary fats are associated with diseases like cancer.
So a proper diet and a healthy life go hand in hand mainly for adults aged 60 and above. The common disease found in elderly adults is a micronutrient which is caused because of the lack of variety in the diet.
“Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.”
Denis Waitley
Common problems faced
• We get to see decreased sensitivity for older people as they lack sensitivity and it takes more energy and time to stimulate. The sense of taste and smell will get reduced as we grow
• Dental issues are more likely to come up as we grow older Receding gums cause teeth to shake, and results in jaw pain.
• Some older people lack financially so they cut off the groceries and thus result in nutritional deficiencies.
• Older people lack fitness and face physical difficulties. Seniors become weaker with age and they face pain and poor physical strength.
• Growing older we get to see a lot of changes and senior people become apathetic and avoid eating. They get depressed and that cause too much of health issues.
Food items to be consumed
• Sweet potatoes, brown rice and any food rich in carbohydrate can be consumed
• Food rich in protein can be taken
• Enough amount of fruits and vegetables can be taken
• Food items rich in omega 3 fatty acids are very essential
• Calcium-rich foods are needed as they help in maintaining and building healthy bones
• Fiber-rich foods are mandatory as they help in proper digestion and can reduce the risk of heart disease
• The ability of our body to consume and conserve water decrease and leads to dehydration so a sufficient amount of water is to be consumed regularly.
“Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet, but one of the most vital.”
• Food rich in iron plays a vital role as it produces haemoglobin that carries oxygen to the lungs and to the rest of the body
• Food rich in vitamin C helps in preventing cancer and heart disease
• Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium and aids in the maintenance of bone density.
• Food rich in vitamin B12 helps in maintaining nerve functioning
• Potassium-rich foods help in reducing blood pressure
• Magnesium plays a crucial role in making heart healthy and bones stronger.
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything”.
