Nutrition Support in Elderly

Abstract

Nutrition is important fo r increasing life quality in elderly. Recommended daily intakes o f energy and macro-micro nutrients, nutritional habits, diseases, life styles, physical activity levels and usage o f medicanes must be considered on the diets o f elderly people. Malnutrition is one o f the most prevalent problems in the elderly. Because, there is insuffıcient intake o f fo o d by the elderly and the utilization rate o f foods also decrease in the body. Many elderly people suffer from specific micronutrient defîciencies. Nutritional status c o u ld be c o r r e c te d with adequate intake o f energy, protein and micronutrients. I f adequate intake is not provided, could be used oral, enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support.