Question

List any 2 essential nutrients (a specific vitamin, a specific mineral, water, a specific macronutrient) that are of special concern to the elderly population and what can be done to ensure that elderly individuals get enough of these nutrients. Provide detail.

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Answer 1

Vitamins for elderly.......

Older adults should pay special attention to their intake of  vitamin D, vitamin B-12, Fortified milk and yogurtcan boost calcium and vitamin D. Lean meat, fortified cereal, fish and seafood have vitamin B12. Which is essential for elderly and can be given in this form.

Special mineral for elderly population

Calcium , fibres and pottasium are the minerals that are needed for elderly population.

Calcium can be taken in the form of milk along with vit D , juices, green leafy vegetables, canned fish with soft bones etc.

Fibre can be taken by whole grain wheat , cereals, more peas and beans along with fruit juices.

It helps in reduction of blood sugar level and also prevents from type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Pottasium ____ increasing pottasium and lowering sodium intake helps in reducing blood pressure, fruits, vegetables and beans are good source of pottasium, also elderly should prefer not to put more salt in food .

Macronutrients for elderly.

Carbohydrates and proteins are the macronutrients needed for elderly

Calorie requiment is 45 to 65 percent or about 130 gm carbohydrates.

Protein is needed for strengthening immunity and also for repair of wear and tear of body , it includes egg , pulses, beans, meat etc .

Special water for elderly

Coconut water contains pottasium , pulse water contains protein, whey water contains calorie.

calories , vegetables soups are rich in nutrients and these waters are good for elder people as it is palatable and contains nutrients.