Nutritional Considerations for Seniors

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NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SENIORS CITIZENS
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Introduction

• Good nutrition for elderly can help reduce
  certain health related problems among elderly
  members like osteoporosis, heart disease, high
  blood pressure, and even a few forms of cancer.
  Proper nutrition and healthy living can improve
  appearance, strength, balance, mobility, and
  overall mood. Reports from various sources
  indicate that a large population of elderly
  members are unable to meet the energy and
  nutrient requirement as they fail to get the
  correct amount and type of food. In fact it has
  been calculated that 60 of the hospitalized
  older adults (over the age of 65) suffer from
  malnutrition. By 2030, Americans aged 65 and
  older will reach an approximate figure of 75
  million, comprising nearly about 20 of the U.S.
  population. Here we will discuss some key
  nutritional facts for seniors in order to prevent
  malnutrition and encourage a better life.

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Focus On Essential Nutrients

• Vitamins and minerals are highly essential for
  seniors to maintain a proper health as they start
  aging. Metabolism rates among aged people is much
  slower as they lose their ability to absorb
  certain vitamins and minerals. Hence, it is vital
  for seniors to have a nutrition-dense diet with a
  focus on key nutrients which are commonly
  deficient among them. Fresh fruits, vegetables,
  whole grains, and lean protein are considered as
  good nutrition for healthy aging.

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Avoid Junk Foods Aim For Variety

• Saturated fats and trans fats which comes from
  junk and processed foods should be avoided at all
  cost. Senior members should incorporate a
  diversity of food in their diet in order to
  provide the body with a variety of nutrition. It
  is essential to have good sources of iron,
  protein, healthy fats and calcium each day.
  Meats, fruits and vegetables helps to keep a
  healthy body by providing a wide array of
  nutrients.

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Stay Hydrated

• Dehydration is one of the major risk for senior
  citizens as it leads to disorientation, confusion
  and unhealthy changes in blood pressure. No
  matter how good a diet is being maintained,
  without proper intake of water it is hard to
  maintain a healthy body and mind. According to
  National Institute of Health it is recommended
  for seniors to intake at least 8 glasses (8 oz.
  each) of water each day.

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Vitamin-rich Foods For Seniors

• Vitamin B (6 and 12) Smoked salmon, feta cheese
  and/or sunflower seeds
• Vitamin C Broccoli, red bell pepper, sprouts,
  papaya.
• Vitamin D Get outside in the sunshine, take fish
  oil supplements and/or eat soy products like tofu
  or soy milk
• Calcium Dark leafy greens, cheese and/or yogurt
• Magnesium Leafy greens, nuts and seeds and/or
  avocado
• Potassium Bananas, beans and/or squash

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Conclusion

• As people age they face difficulty in eating and
  sometimes prefer homogenous diets which decreases
  their source of good nutrition. Elders often have
  trouble chewing fresh fruit and so they can look
  for alternative fruit juices, soft canned fruits,
  apple-sauce, etc. Reports from The American
  Dietetic Association shows that senior members
  intake only a third of the nutritional
  requirements that their bodies actually need,
  which actually diminishes their quality of life.
  A lot of thinking goes into when it comes to
  maintain and prepare healthy diets for seniors
  and yet we have to keep in mind that every
  situation is going to be different based on
  health, taste and living conditions of each
  individual.

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  prepare a healthy diet for your elderly members
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