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Macronutrients for the elderly

With age body's ability to absorb all the macronutrients such as Fat Proteins and Carbohydrates slows down

You may also see the Indian food Pyramid for ages 51 and over .

The amount of digestive enzymes start to decrease with age. The enzymes are responsible for breaking down the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. One should follow Foods for digestive tract .

Fats

Body's ability to absorb fat decreases with age but it is not problematic. It may be problematic in amounts higher than 120 grams per day. These are very high amounts.

Proteins

Body's ability to absorb Proteins decreases with age. There are two types of proteins, meat and plant proteins. Meat proteins can result in Vitamin A toxicity and should be reduced.

Carbohydrates

Poor carbohydrate absorption may result in increased breath hydrogen, it is only problematic in amounts higher than 200 grams per meal.