https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko Made with a taste for adventure en-us 2018-11-29 14:05:43 UTC 2018-12-05 13:30:13 UTC hello@padlet.com matteo_redigonda19 https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310389826 Factors that affects seniors food choice and accessibility include, low income, physical environment, income ans social status, health services, all contributing to elders diet and nutritional intake. ]]> 2018-12-03 13:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310389826 matteo_redigonda19 https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310393108 Older persons are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition. However, degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer, which are among the most common diseases affecting older persons, are all diet-affected. This occurs when seniors have a lack of nutrients and their bodies slow down.

]]> 2018-12-03 13:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310393108 matteo_redigonda19 https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310397735 Some foods that may be problematic for the elderly to consume include high sugary foods, low fibre foods, and foods high in calories. The elderly need more fibre than other age groups because they digest food more slowly and if they don’t eat more fibre it makes constipation more of a concern. They have to eat less calories because their metabolism slows down.  

]]> 2018-12-03 13:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310397735 matteo_redigonda19 https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310401646 Vitamin D deficiency can result in osteomalacia, the softening of bones, when it occurs in adulthood.  Researchers have also found the adequate vitamin D and calcium levels among other adults help to reduce the number of falls people experience. 

]]> 2018-12-03 13:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/310401646 matteo_redigonda19 https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/311186833 Keeping a good physically active lifestyle even when your older is so important as it keeps proper blood flow, reduces the chance of obesity and keeps you mobile and strong. Eating a drinking the right foods is just as important as the elderly people need proper nutrients to keep them going and ensure a healthy lifestyle.]]> 2018-12-05 00:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/311186833 matteo_redigonda19 https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/311202443 As for their daily number of servings, it breaks down too, grains (6-7 servings), fruit and vegetables (7 servings), milk and alternatives (3 servings), and meat and alternatives (2-3 servings). ]]> 2018-12-05 02:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/311202443 matteo_redigonda19 https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/311203858 Elderly people often have a lower income then other age category's as they are retired or often rely on their pension. Even things like not being able to afford a gym membership or the healthier options of foods could take a toll on their physical health and well being. This will also make it harder for them to afford everyday goods and services. ]]> 2018-12-05 02:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/matteo_redigonda19/a4uom47z6wko/wish/311203858