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| Food Pyramid for Older Adults
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A MyPyramid is an individualized nutrition plan. One food pyramid or nutrition plan doesn’t fit everyone. We all have different levels of physical activity along with being of different ages. That is why the MyPyramid is so valuable. It takes into account your age, sex and physical activity level. You can go directly to MyPyramid to get your own personal food pyramid or you can link to one of the below ready-made pyramids. When you put planning into something, it usually goes much better and is more effective. Put planning into a loved ones diet. Take time to develop an effective nutrition plan.
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| Individual Pyramids
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Active Female –A personal nutrition plan for a active female. Transition Female –A personal nutrition plan for a transitional female. Frail Female –A personal nutrition plan for a frail female. Active Male – A personal nutrition plan for a active male. Transition Male – A personal nutrition plan for a transitional male. Frail Male – A personal nutrition plan for a frail male. |
| Barriers to good nutrition
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| Single—Social isolation. 85 percent of widowed persons report a weight change during the two years following the death of a spouse. Women report cooking is chore now that there is no one to enjoy their cooking. Many men don’t know how to cook or prepare meals. Special Diet—Because of chronic medical problems, many require special diets. Special diets require extra effort and special knowledge. Physical Problems—Chewing difficulties and gastrointestinal disturbances cause older people to restrict foods important to their health. Adverse reactions to medications can cause problems with certain foods. Other problems such as arthritis, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease can interfere with good nutrition. Money—Lack of money causes people to scrimp on important foods. Financial issues may cause delays in getting medical or dental attention. For more detailed information go to Growing Older, Eating Better |
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| Why Be Concerned About Nutrition?
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| Nutrition remains important throughout life. Good nutrition in the later years still can help lessen the effects of diseases prevalent among older Americans or improve the quality of life in people who have such diseases: osteoporosis, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, gastrointestinal problems, and chronic under nutrition. Good nutrition in later years helps both in reducing the risk of these diseases and in managing the diseases signs and symptoms. It contributes to a higher quality of life. For more detailed information go to Growing Older, Eating Better |