Let’s talk about senior nutrition!
Every nutrient is important and vital for health. However, there are certain nutrients that seniors just need more of.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in bone health, muscle health, immunity, and cognition.
If an older adult doesn’t get enough vitamin D it can cause weak bones or other health issues.
Calcium and vitamin D go hand-in-hand. Both are so important for bone health.
Calcium is a mineral involved in bone health, muscle health, nerve transmission, and hormone secretion. It’s important to note that foods high in “oxalic acid” decrease the absorption of calcium.
Vitamin B-6 is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in metabolism, immunity, and is in involved in over 100 different enzyme reactions in the body.
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. Fiber plays a role in digestion, feeling full, preventing constipation, and even reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers
Via: TheDeriatricDietitian.com
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