Food for the elderly

Healthy diet and nutrition for the elderly by various factors, a serious you

composition of a change in the body. During the

later years of life, the body loses bone and

Muscle strain, and bold to win, because hormones are not

very active anymore.



There are many factors that hinder elderly

A person's health. The following information help

You lead a healthy life-no matter how old you

It can be.



Water

Water in the body so many older change

People can easily be dried. Sometimes

They will not feel thirsty, while other times too much work to a glass is a water pour. In this sense, we recommend that you at least drink

1 Oz of water for each 2.2 pounds weight.



Protein

Protein is very important at this stage in life.

Protein is required to support a healthy immun

System and prevent, muscle wasting. Since

Lower Energy needs, the elderly have to eat high

Quality protein eggs, lean meat poulty

and fish.



Carbs and fiber

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for

the entire body. Carbs, refer to the bread,

Cereals, pasta and other cereals. A diet

That is high in fiber and water help to prevent constipation.



Bold

Fat intake for the elderly should be limited, not

eliminated. To limit Fat lean meat.

Fat dairy products and food preperation methods, the deep frying not low.



Iron

For the old flaw can be seen with iron

That failure to do so, many foodstuffs. Good sources for

Iron lean red meat or breakfast cereals.



Zinc

Inclusion of zinc is normally with the elderly and to make matters worse, it is not properly included

both. Meat, poultry and fish are.

Support your diet you comply with the requirements

Zinc.



Calcium

Calcium is an ingredient in most older people

only are not enough. Most believe that milk the stomach and therefore pose a threat to

It will prevent. You need to get around 1500,

mg calcium may one day and nonfat milk powder

Recipes used as a substitute for milk. Others

Foods such as yogurt, low fat cheese and broccoli

the requirements for calcium can help.



Vitamin B12

The intrinsic value of B12 absorption

Facotr to be created by the stomach. Most of the older people

People suffer from a lack of in B12, because you

a condition called atrophic gastritis. This

Condition causes inflammation of the stomach

bacterial overgrowth and intrinsic factor.

This vitamin is subject to change without intrinsic factor.

absorbed.



Each above nutrients needed for healthy outdated body. Older people have to try, will remain active and strive for a good

balanced diet. Although the old location is the

the same as it used reasonable care and to the right

Nutrients can help the old people who enjoy a healthy and