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Factors to Consider When Developing Menu for Elderly, Group members:…
Factors to Consider When Developing Menu for Elderly
Factors that Increases Malnutrition among Eldery
Reduced intake due to:
Decreased appetite
Dental problems
Changes in taste, smell, vision
Limitations in mobility
Medications restricting meal times or affects
appetite
Lack of money to buy food
Lack of nutrition knowledge
Reduced Absorption & Utilization due to:
Gastrointestinal changes
Medications that affects absorption
Diseases such as
Diabetes, Kidney diseases,
alcoholism, gastrointestinal disorders
Increased Requirement due to:
Illness with fever / infection
Injury / Surgery
Increased Losses due to:
Medications that increase nutrient
excretion
Diseases such as gastrointestinal &
kidney diseases.
Medical Condition
Condition that decrease mobility
Arthritis
Disease that affects your joints. Involves inflammation or degeneration (breakdown) of joints.
Osteoarthritis
The cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change.
Osteoporosis
It is a disease that weakens bones that you have less bone mass and strength. Usually can cause bone fracture.
Condition that affects mental status
Dementia
Impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities.
Causes: Multiple Strokes, Alcoholism,
Alzheimer's Disease
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment.
Elderly (Introduction)
people that are over 60 years old
they are less active and have lower activity levels and strength
undergoes a lot of physiological changes
causes loss of appetite, immune system, ability to eat
to reduce their risk of getting sick, maintain a healthy weight, stay energized and get the nutrients needed
the amount of nutrients they need are different
Nutritional Needs
Zinc
Boost immune system
Iron
improve blood health
Calcium & Vitamin D
maintain bone mineral density
B- Vitamin Complex
maintain nervous system
Protein
synthesis of muscle protein
Food Pyramid
Original Food Pyramid
Bread, cereal, pasta = 6 - 11 serving
Fruit = 2 - 4 servings
Vegetable = 3 - 5 servings
Meat, poultry, seafood, etc. = 2 - 3 servings
Fats, oil and sweets - use sparingly
Milk, yogurt and cheese - 2 - 3 servings
Fruits more than or equal to 2 servings.
Vegetable more than or equal to 3 servings.
Bread, cereal & pasta more than or equal to 6 servings.
Meat, poultry, etc. more than or equal to 2 servings.
Milk, yogurt and cheese = 3 servings
Fats, oil and sweets - use sparingly
Water more than or equal to 8 servings
Modified Food Pyramid for Elderly
Supplements such as, calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12
Group members: Luqman Nur Haqim, Nursyuhada, Nurul Izzah, Nurul Dania & Nurliyana Batrisyia
