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Prepared by:
Luningning M. Jaafar MN
NUTRITION IN ELDERLY
ESSENTIAL BENEFITS:

 Aging often brings changes in appetite that may cause seniors to skip meals or eat unhealthy foods. While your
elderly loved one may not feel like eating or perhaps prefers sugary or salty meals, getting proper nutrition
provides
 important benefits for his or her wellbeing.
 1. Regulates Blood Sugar
 2. Helps With Weight Management
 3. Strengthens The Immune System
 4. Feeds The Brain For Better Cognitive Functioning
 5. Promotes Healthy Digestion
IMPORTANT REASONS IN MAINTAINING A HEALTHY
DIET FOR ELDERLY

 Maintaining a nutrient-dense diet is critically important for older adults because of the impact
of food intake on health.
 Older adults have unique nutritional needs based on the many changes their bodies go
through. Seniors must also ensure they receive adequate basic nutrients
 Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy as you age. It can help you
maintain a healthy weight, stay energized, and get the best stamina that your body needs in
consuming energy
Good nutrition is important for
preventing different cancers, ...
Proper diet and a healthy life go hand in
hand, especially for older adults over the
age
How you eat as an older person will also
vary depending on your gender: older men
have different nutritional needs
from older women.

 A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-
free dairy; includes lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts; and is low in
saturated fats, trans fats, salt (sodium) and added sugars. Eating right doesn't have to
be complicated
NUTRITION IN ELDERLY
 Nutrition- The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
• - the branch of science that deals with nutrients and nutrition, particularly in humans.
• the branch of science that deals with nutrients and nutrition, particularly in humans.
 Nourishment/nutriment /nutrients /sustenance/food/daily bread

Each of the food groups provides a range of nutrients, and all have a
role in helping the body function.
These nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. They are required in our
body for energy, body, building, repair of tis- sues, protection from diseases and good health. We hope
that you also remember that different food items are sources of different nutrients.
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NUTRITION IN ELDELRY CARE
NUTRITION IN ELDERLY CARE
 8 Elderly Nutrition Tips:
• Eat 5 A Day, And Then Some. Five is the absolute minimum number of
fruit and vegetables you should be eating…. ...
• Get Enough Calcium. ...
• Consider A B-12 Supplement. ...
• Eat Vitamin D Enriched Foods. ...
• Eat Iron Rich Foods. ...
• Cut Out Sugar and Salt. ...
• Drink More Water, And Less Alcohol.

NUTRITION IN ELDERLY CARE

MEAL SETTING FOR ELDERLY
MEAL MANAGEMENT
DIFFERENT DIET TYPES
KINDS OF DIET
SALADS
FILIPINO FOOD SERVING FOR ELDERLY VARIETIES
SAMPLES OF VIANDS
LOW FAT DIET /LOW CHOLESTEROL
RATIO,PORTIO AND SIZES OF SERVING ELDERLY MEAL
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
Thank you