Senior Citizen Diet Programme

Senior Citizen diet Programme

Senior Citizen Diet Programme

A balanced diet is recommended for senior citizens as during this age nutritional needs are impacted by physiological and immunological changes. Certain diseases such as – cardiovascular and osteoporosis are most common in the age group.

So a proper diet needs to be recommended to the patients which should be low in animal protein, simple carbs and saturated fats as intake of these things leads to the increase in the illnesses. Also certain people have difficulty in chewing food due to weak teeth and so soft food should be recommended to them as per the availability in the area.

For a proper guidance there is a need of a dietician or a nutritionist in order to give a healthy balanced diet as per the requirement of the body.

Risk factors:
Senior citize have a variety of risk factors that can affect their health and overall quality of life, that arise from

  • Mental factors
  • Social factors
  • Environmental factors
  • Physical factors
  • Metabolism slows down
  • Osteoporosis risk
  • Dehydration
Diet Management
  • Client monitoring
  • Diet assessment
  • Physical activities
  • Weight assessment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Senior citizens are associated by a variety of physiological, psychological, economic, and social changes, that have a direct impact on nutritional status and, thus, the health of the elderly individual. They often undergo a slow metabolism process, which causes constipation and other digestive issues. In addition, older people suffer from major issues like uncontrolled blood sugar levels, heart disease, osteoporosis etc which is due to unavoidable physiological changes, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and sedentary life. Dietician’s approach by providing personalized nutrition plans , managing carbohydrate intake, ongoing Support of Weight Management can make a significant difference in your ability to control your blood sugar levels and improve your overall health. Your Health is worth it .

Hence Nutrition is an important factor of health among the elderly, and A dietitian plays a necessary role in developing a careful assessment of data on how dietary needs change with age and which nutrients, in particular, are important for the ageing populations.

Dt. Prerna Dhingra is an emerging nutritionist in India, with 5 years of experience in nutrition solutions. She offers unique health services in Gurgaon and the nearby NCR region, as well as worldwide online consultations.

To receive nutritional counselling for the senior citizen diet plan , you can book an appointment with our dietitians or nutritionists immediately via call on... ..or +91-*********, or online appointment.
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