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As many as half of all patients admitted to hospital and other healthcare facilities are malnourished. This has serious consequences for the individual in terms of unnecessary suffering, poorer quality of life and mortality. Providing nutrients can alleviate these problems, but not enough attention is paid to this knowledge. This is the conclusion of a review article by researchers from Uppsala University and the University of Gothenburg published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
BMI and weight don’t necessarily predict the total picture of health. Yet those in med school are still taught to tell patients to lose weight because the training focuses on weight and BMI exacerbating anti-obesity bias and increasing the risk of eating disorders. However, that same training doesn’t really provide the medical students adequate education on how to encourage healthier eating habits or what good nutrition means; at least according to a study from the University of Georgia published in Medical Science Educator.
As we grow older, our immune systems also grow weaker. Our bone density reduces, and our risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure rises, among other health issues. The demand for diet in older people fluctuates with age, the same way, the nutritional requirements for the elderly increases. There are many variables connected to aging that influence the fluctuation in their dietary intake. A sedentary lifestyle, decreased taste, impaired digestion, smell, and vision perception, denture discomfort, dental problems, and problems with swallowing are a few of the health concerns.
In this post, we'll learn how to fulfill changing dietary needs in elderly persons and overcome these obstacles to maintain their strength, clarity, and energy while they enjoy a golden year's nutrition throughout their last days.
Chia seeds may be small, but they are loaded with a wealth of important nutrients that can help to support a healthy and nutritious diet. These tiny crunchy fiber-rich little seeds are full of protein which can help to make you feel full for longer. They come from the flowering plant Salvia hispanica, and several studies suggest that they offer a variety of health benefits such as lowering the risk of depression, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.u00a0
