The thinner the elderly is not healthy 
 
 
Source: Beijing times 

    Jinghua times dispatch (reporter bactrian) a lot of old people believe in "money doesn't buy old to thin" saying. Expert points out, the elderly because of body reason anorexia, but not more thin more healthy, still need scientific diet to maintain a healthy weight.
 
    By the Chinese center for disease control and prevention nutrition and food safety, deputy director of the Ma Guansheng pointed out that because of the reduced teeth, oral health problems, and in a bad mood, can reduce the intake in the elderly, so vulnerable to malnutrition and anemia. Malnutrition in the body's disease-resistant ability drops. Therefore, the elderly are not more thin more health, should maintain a healthy weight. Often eat iron-rich foods, such as the liver, blood tofu, etc.
 
    In addition, the digestive system function in the elderly, prone to constipation. So food choices to diversity, the thickness is tie-in, soft and easy to digest absorb. Often eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, can guarantee the dietary fiber intake, prevent constipation, prevent disease.
 
    For those who are overweight or obese seniors, you should do more outdoor activities, to accept the illuminate of sunshine, prevent or delay the occurrence of osteoporosis.
 
 
 
 
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