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Nutritional Deficiencies You Need to Know About as You Age
As we get older, two things tend to happen: our metabolism slows down and therefore we need fewer calories. At the same time, our need for protein and certain vitamins and minerals increases. This can lead to higher risk of nutritional deficiencies in older adults.
What’s the key to supporting an overall healthy and active lifestyle as we age? Make every bite and sip count.
There are many reasons why we may not get enough of the nutrients we need. Loss of appetite is one reason, with 15-30 percent of older adults reporting significant declines in appetite. When we aren’t eating as much, it’s harder to get enough of all of the essential vitamins and minerals we need.
But what can cause lack of appetite as we get older? Here are two reasons:
Another reason behind nutrient gaps can be what we find in our medicine cabinet. Certain medications can affect vitamin and mineral absorption, meaning you might be getting those nutrients from the diet, but they aren’t being absorbed as well by the body. Medicines can also affect our appetite or dull our senses of taste and smell.
To help minimize your risk of nutritional deficiencies, make sure you’re getting enough of these of vitamins and minerals commonly lacking in the diet of older adults:
Now that you know about some of the common shortfall nutrients, how do you go about getting them? A key is to have variety in your diet. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, meats, fish, dairy and legumes. Eat at regular intervals during the day, and don’t skip meals. Also choose nutrient-packed snacks and make every bite and sip count.
If eating enough throughout the day is difficult, or getting the nutrition you need through regular foods, try having nutrient-packed beverages that provide supplemental protein, vitamins and minerals to help you get the nutrition you need in a convenient way.
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