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The diet in the elderly

The nutritional requirements of the elderly are substantially different from those young people. In old age, our metabolism slows down as well as all activities, so it requires less input of nutrients.

The food quality and variety, no need to change, unless required by a condition, but should moderate the proportions of food.

We present two problems with feeding the elderly, in elderly people experiencing problems of anorexia, should be amended to stimulate food intake. In older obese reduction must be achieved but is not drastic, as this would cause other problems.

The presentation of food in ways that facilitate digestion, improves absorption of nutrients. If you are attractive, stimulating the appetite. But at the same time, the portions should be small and well distributed.

In the case of older people with anxiety, can help reduce appetite, provide recreational activities that function as distractions.

Where there dental or swallowing problems, you must change the consistency of food, offering soft food or crushed for the convenience.

Characteristics of the diet:
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Diet in the elderly is different than usual due to different conditions that require customized the same in characteristics (quality) and needs (quantity).

Conditions that change the diet in the Elderly

For reasons of age are almost all elderly mobility problems of the digestive tract, there is difficulty swallowing, produce more gas and increased constipation.
The secretions of the stomach and therefore reduce the acidity is lower than delaying the digestion and reduces the absorption of vitamins (B12).

Teething problems and decreased salivation a dry mouth condition that requires modification of the type of food so that they can eat and swallow easily.
Often there are constraints in food by decreased visual acuity, taste and smell. This can influence a varied and balanced diet.

Physical disabilities from purchasing or cooking is a very important factor to consider in this food, since the amount can be seen only influenced by this variable.
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