Health and Nutrition for Adults over Age 49 | IndiaCurry.com

Diet for the elderly must focus on Fiber Antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids

Visibly skin gets thinner and dry causing wrinkles. Eyes start to suffer from macular degeneration. The digestive tract slows down and the brain cells cannot communicate with each other.  We become prone to heart disease, blood pressure and cancer.

In 1970s, we learned about Omega 3 fatty acids, during 1990s we started to learn about Antioxidants and ageing. The Antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids have sprouted a new Nutrition industry and given a hope for us to age gracefully after the age of 49. We need to refocus our attention on nutrition to prevent/avoid degenerative diseases. The focus shifts to Fiber, Antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids.

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BMI

As we age, the body mass and basal metabolic rate start to decline, reducing the caloric intake requirement. This poses another challenge for highly nutrient density food intake. Mismanaged caloric intake results in weight gain and can be a risk factor for diabetes, heart disease and osteoarthritis. Maintain a steady weight (BMI<=25).

Exercise

The purpose to exercise changes from toning muscles to prevent muscle mass loss, and help with digestive system, and blood circulation. As a minimum, we should walk about 30 minutes per day or 3,000 steps.