What are the nutritional needs of 60-year-old men? With the increase of age, the function of the human body will also decline, such as tooth wear, loosening, falling off and so on. It will affect the chewing function and then affect the digestion of food; The taste function decreases, and the appetite also decreases. If you eat less, your digestive function will deteriorate, and you will naturally suffer from malnutrition. In addition, the elderly are accompanied by chronic diseases, which leads to dietary restrictions. In addition, some elderly people still have some dietary misunderstandings-"Don't buy gold to make yourself thin" and "being a vegetarian can lead to a long life". Many commonalities lead to malnutrition in the elderly.

With the increase of age, the testosterone level of men decreases, and the estrogen level of women decreases, which leads to a large number of bone loss, decreased bone density and osteoporosis. Therefore, we should pay attention to calcium supplementation, fully supplement milk, cheese and other foods to prevent osteoporosis. After getting old, the absorption rate and conversion rate of calcium are not as good as before. At this time, on the basis of vitamin D supplementation, we should get more sunshine to promote the absorption of calcium ions. Generally, walnuts, soybeans and other foods are rich in this nutrient, which can be eaten properly and is very beneficial to the elderly, helping to reduce inflammation, blood pressure and triglyceride content in the blood.

Lack of this substance can lead to anemia and make people feel weak and tired. Therefore, we should also pay attention to supplements and eat more food such as milk, meat and eggs. This is an important nutrient to maintain health and can provide necessary energy for the body. Therefore, the elderly should also pay attention to supplement the right amount of high-quality protein, which can generally supplement 1 g/kg body weight.

The intestinal peristalsis of the elderly also gradually slows down with the increase of age, so constipation is prone to occur. At this time, you can eat more foods rich in dietary fiber such as fresh vegetables, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, etc., to prevent constipation and lower serum cholesterol. If the elderly want to be healthy, they must pay attention to balanced nutrition, try to ensure adequate intake of nutrients, and avoid diseases caused by lack of certain nutrients.