Since the arrival of the elderly, many changes have taken place in the body, including: decreased digestion and absorption of the gastrointestinal tract, impaired immune and antioxidant functions, loss of bone mass, and hardening of arteries in various parts (especially the heart and brain). These changes are closely related to the occurrence of some major age-related diseases (such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cataracts, certain cancers). The most effective way to delay, alleviate or prevent these changes is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In terms of proper nutrition, it is first and foremost to maintain a well-balanced diet with a variety of foods.
1, complete nutrition, reasonable match. In the elderly diet, carbohydrates are mainly used to supplement energy, and high-quality protein is used to supplement the body's tissue cells. Vitamins are supplemented with vegetables and fruits. The amount of fat is taken to ensure the body's needs, and low-salt and vinegar intakes are sufficient. Water (at least 1000 ml of water per day).
2, regular quantitative diet, eat small meals. The diet of the elderly should be regular, and we must strive to achieve regular rations, not hunger, chewing, swallowing, eating small meals, and conditions may be four meals or five meals a day.
3, diet should be light, avoid salty or greasy. The so-called light diet refers to low-salt, low-fat, low-sugar, low-cholesterol and low-stimulus “five-low†diets. Low salt refers to the daily intake of salt should not exceed 6 grams, low fat refers to the total daily fat intake, it is best not to exceed 25% of the total dietary calories, low sugar refers to foods that do not eat too sweet, low cholesterol means Eat less foods high in cholesterol (such as egg yolks, animal organs, fish roe, etc.), and low-stimulation means eating less spicy foods (such as pepper, pepper, etc.). The light diet is particularly suitable for the elderly and is very beneficial to health.
4, diet diversification, can not be partial eclipse preference. Different foods contain significantly different nutrients, so the usual diet must be diversified to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients and promote the health and longevity of the elderly.
5, should eat in a quiet and pleasant environment. Elderly people eating in a quiet and happy mood will increase appetite and promote digestion and absorption of food.