What food will be suitable for the elderly?

korean_freak_ruii asked:


What food will be suitable for the elderly? Any suggestions…
Please explain why the food is suitable… You can also provide websites!~ Thanks in advance.!!

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3 Responses to “What food will be suitable for the elderly?”

  1. wcanoodle Says:

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    It would depend upon the person and any dental problems, heart or diabetes or kidney problems or other health issues. In general if they are in good shape,they can eat anything anyone else does.

  2. Clare Says:

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    wcanoodle is right…if they don’t have any dental problems or health conditions such as diabetes that would limit what they can eat, they eat the same stuff everyone else does.

  3. Grace C Says:

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    A healthy, balanced diet that takes into account their age, exercise, etc. Choose many different healthy foods. Pick those that are lower in cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat (mostly in foods that come from animals) and trans fatty acids (found in some processed foods, margarines, and shortenings). Avoid empty calories as much as you can. These are foods and drinks with a lot of calories, but not many nutrients-for example, chips, cookies, sodas, and alcohol.

    How many calories each day for people over age 50?
    A woman:
    1,600 calories, if her physical activity level is low 1,800 calories, if she is moderately active 2,000-2,200 calories if she has an active lifestyle

    A man:
    2,000 calories, if his physical activity level is low 2,200-2,400 calories, if he is moderately active 2,400-2,800 calories, if he has an active lifestyle