Developing A Well Balanced Diet

Changes due to the aging process also need to be addressed. Calcium reabsorption increases especially in women after the menopause, this decreases bone density. Lean tissue decreases as fat increases with age; there is also a decline in the percentage of body water meaning that body temperature is more difficult to control. Thirst decline and decreased renal function means that older people can become dehydrated (Copeman 1999). The function of the bowel reduces, meaning that the elderly are more susceptible to indigestion and constipation. The risk of constipation is also increased with Parkinson’s disease (Parkinson’s UK 2011). The final consideration is the deterioration of the sensory system. Taste, smell, vison, pain and touch all decline meaning that food may not be as appealing (Copeman 1999).

Malnutrition is when an individual is lacking proper nutrition. Children throughout the world are affected by malnutrition from not receiving proper breast feeding after birth to not receiving the correct nutritious food a child needs to grow. Malnutrition can stunt a child’s growth, cause defects to a child’s immune system, making it more likely for the child to die from a common flu or bug. Malnutrition has been affecting many individuals lives since the 1800s. Malnutrition affected more people back then due to the lack of information on what food to eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For example, we did not know about germs back then, so it was very unsanitary making it easier for germs to be shared

Malnutrition is a common health problem and is caused by either an inadequate diet or a problem absorbing nutrients from food. There are many reasons why this might happen, including having reduced mobility, a long-term health condition or a low income. The most common symptom of under-nutrition is unplanned weight loss and other signs could be weak muscles, feeling tired all the time, low mood and an increase in illnesses or infections. The main sign of over-nutrition is being overweight or obese. However, people with under-nutrition can also be overweight if they eat a diet high in energy (calories), but low in other nutrients. Signs of malnutrition in children can include failure to grow at the expected rate and changes in behaviour such as appearing unusually irritable, sluggish or anxious

Aging is inevitable, with age comes certain conditions, and diagnoses that affect healthy aging in Canadians. In Canada, and across the world, there are institutions that help care for people with these diagnoses. Nurses are one of the members of the health care team, and they help to try and reduce risks that can exist in aging Canadians. The purpose of this paper is to explore the risks of malnutrition in aging Canadians living in institutions who have vascular dementia.

Reminiscing to 2010, when I was faced with my grandmother 's illness during the adolescent years in my life I knew that I had a passion to care for the elderly (aging) population. From this passion, it ignited a fire so strong that I pursue my certified nursing assistant certification to gain a better understanding of working with the elderly population. By doing so, it has been a great benefit to my life; aging is an inevitable experience that we all will go through during our life. It is important to ensure that our elderly individuals are still able to enjoy the best quality of life after retirement. However, as we age, there will be a lifestyle change that the aging population must encounter.

Senior people, just like everyone else, need to eat properly to maintain health. Eating well can improve mental acuteness, resistance to illness, and energy levels. You have to maintain a healthy diet to have a positive outlook and being emotionally balanced. We, ExPO Signature Home Care, a home health care agency in New Jersey, helps our senior maintain a healthy diet is by providing them with of Go, Grow, and Glow foods.

Throughout the last decade and into the current century the older population will continue expand in size and diversity. Individual older people differ greatly from one another in their nutrient requirements and need for nutrition services.

As individuals age changes occur physiologically that are part of normal aging. These changes occur in all organ systems and can impact an individual’s quality of life. The changes related to aging can be attributed to an individual’s genetic make up, lifestyle, physical activity, and dietary lifestyle. Being able to differentiate between normal changes in aging against disease process is important because it can help clinicians develop a plan of care (Boltz, Capezuti, Fulmer, & Zwicker, 2012). Creating an accurate plan of care for older adults will greatly impact their quality of life.

Research on elderly nutritional outcomes is often found in geriatric medicine and nutrition literature. This set of work is focused on the physiological relationship between deficiencies in specific nutrients for the elderly. Often this work examines the role of food insecurity in nutrient intake (Catlett, 2009; Lee et al, 2010; Lee & Frongillo Jr., 2001; Rose & Oliveira 1997; Russell et al, 2016; Sharkey, 2002; Wellman et al, 1997). Additionally, this literature has extensive work on nutrition intake differences based on demographic characteristics (Deierlein et. al, 2014; Ervin, 2008; Hsiao et al, 2013; Wolfe et al, 1996). Social science literature on nutrition intake among the elderly has made large contributions to the literature on the

This is due to the fact that, as people get older the level of hemoglobin in their body lowers. Often, seniors overlook the fact that they may have anemia because of the similar effects it has with old age. Such as, lack of strength and getting tired easily. As a consequence for overlooking the issue can cause their anemia to worsen. This can lead to light-headedness, and heart failure (Smith, 2000). As stated in the past age groups, consuming high iron food and iron supplements can help prevent IDA, but it is not that simple for seniors ages 60 and over. With old age, the body’s functions do not work as well. So consuming food such and red meats and liver can be hard on their teeth and digestive system. A way to help improve this problem is by eating produces containing vitamin c to maximize absorption of

"Older adults are particularly at risk for malnutrition due to changes in their bodies as they age and the medications they take, which can affect their ability to absorb vital nutrients." (Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging). Some problems that can be caused by malnutrition are a weak immune system, poor wound healing, and muscle weakness.

UK have a 1 in 3 chance of developing cancer at some time in their

The provision of nutrition services is critical to all individuals as it ensures the access to healthy food as well as education on proper nutrition. However, the ill and the elderly have an increased need for nutrition services as this could facilitate disease management, improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Past studies and research have shown that nutritional support of the elderly and the ill could improve the quality of life in terms health status and overall healthcare costs (Frongillo et al., 2010; Thomas & Mor, 2013; Campbell et al., 2015, Thomas & Mor, 2013). The Washington Association of Senior Nutrition Programs (WASNP) has identified the importance of home delivery in improving the health outcomes of the senior population and the whole community.

The nutrition requirement in the elderly is different from the other population due to aging associated conditions such as diseases, drug nutrient interactions, and economic problems (Kravchenko, 2010). In the elderly, malnutrition is a common, but frequently under diagnosed condition, which

This is one of the health indicators that is posing so many problems around the world. The question on whether people are eating a balanced diet is not explained due to finance problems, but still one can afford to take a simple balanced diet comprising of a fruit, some fresh vegetables and some proteins: can be animal or plant protein. People are supposed to be trained in health facilities on what is a balanced diet and its importance to the development of the body (Committee on Leading Health Indicators for Healthy People 2020 & Medicine, 2011).