What are the Factors that Suggest High Risk of Poor Nutrition?
There are various factors that can be indicative of higher risk of inadequate nutrition. In case you experience 3 or more of the factors given below, you need to consult a registered dietician or a physician: • Prolonged poor health • Poor dental health • Unexpected loss or gain in weight • Inadequate eating habits • Taking medicines • Economic inadequacy • Inadequate social contacts and loneliness • Being unable to take care of yourself Facts about Nutrition for Older People The same types of nutrients are required by older people as are needed by younger people, except that the amounts are different. As one gets older, one requires fewer calories compared to when one is younger. The reason being, that with the decrease of muscle mass and a reduction of physical activity, there is less energy required for the basic processes of the body. Nevertheless, contrary to general misconception, the basic requirements of nutrients do not decrease as well with aging. As a matter of fact, older p
