How to Avoid Malnutrition in Senior Adults

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MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES

As malnutrition in older age may further lead to multiple diseases and affect health severely, it is highly important to make wiser food choices. Senior adults should depend upon foods that are easier to digest and offer fibre to their body.

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IMPROVING THE TASTE

Sometimes, senior adults are kept on a restricted diet. Thus, they have to consume bland foods that affect their appetite too. Not eating enough may cause malnutrition in their body.

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EXERCISE AND WALKING

If senior adults are encouraged to perform some light exercises, yoga or walking, then their appetite can be improved. While they stay fit, eating healthy at the right intervals can also help them avoid malnutrition.

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SOCIALIZING

While it may sound strange, socializing over lunch or dinner can be a great way for senior people to eat healthy. They can mingle with other seniors and share their healthier food habits.

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TAKING FOOD SUPPLEMENTS

Another good way to avoid malnutrition in many senior individuals is by offering them extra nutrition through supplements.If they have a restricted diet, poor appetite or other medical problems affecting their nutrition and immunity, SOURCE: HTTPS://BIT.LY/2KNWZAW


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