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09-27-2005, 07:28 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 24 | Why not? I have several customers over 70 years and they love that it makes their arthritis feel better and it also helps fight osteoporosis...(according to Dr. Michael Holick, PHD.,MD) |
09-27-2005, 07:29 PM | #3 (permalink) |
I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 10 2004 Location: Puget Sound
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Rep Power: 24 | Why not? I have several customers over 70 years and they love that it makes their arthritis feel better and it also helps fight osteoporosis...(according to Dr. Michael Holick, PHD.,MD) |
09-27-2005, 09:45 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 24 | http://grenfell.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=local&cat egory=general%20news&story_id=427210&y=2 005&m=9 Why is nutrition so important for the elderly? Wednesday, 28 September 2005 By Greater Western AHS Dietitian - Elda Pinto, Student Dietitian, Bathurst With so much focus being aimed at the importance of nutrition in children and teenagers, poor nutrition is a problem that often goes unrecognised in the elderly. An unhealthy diet may cause problems, such as anaemia or osteoporosis. So what makes a healthy diet for an elderly person? A balanced diet There are Dietary Guidelines to help older Australians make the right choices with their diet and lifestyle. The guidelines include: * Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods * Eat at least three meals per day * Eat plenty of vegetables, fruit and legumes * Eat plenty of cereals, breads and pasta * Eat a diet low in saturated fat * Drink adequate amounts of water * Include foods high in calcium Some nutrients are important as we age. They should be included in the diets of the elderly. These include: * Calcium- this is most important! It is needed to help maintain healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis * Zinc- often lacking in many elderly, perhaps because of a lower intake of red meat (a good source of zinc). A diet low in zinc can slow wound healing (such as leg ulcers), and lead to anaemia. It can also affect the taste receptors causing a "lack of flavour" in food – leading to further lack of appetite and nutrition. * B group Vitamins- needed for some brain functions. Simple foods tend to be eaten in later years, instead of 'chewy' whole grains and legumes (good sources of B group Vitamins). These may be harder to digest, but are worth the effort.. * Omega-3- found in fatty fish including salmon, mackerel and sardines. Eating these regularly is a good way to get Omega-3 fats. They are important for heart health and the management of arthritis. What else can you do? * Keep active to maintain muscle strength and a healthy body weight. * Enjoy food in a social environment where possible. If living alone, try to cook meals for yourself, or take turns with friends preparing meals to share. * Get plenty of sunlight! This is important, as it helps ‘manufacture' Vitamin D, which helps calcium absorb in the body. |
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