2022 Chongyang Festival Elderly Elderly Food Consumption Tips

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On the ninth day of the lunar calendar, the ninth day of the lunar calendar is the traditional festival in my country. As the saying goes, "There is an old at home, if there is a treasure," respecting the elderly, filial piety, and loving the old Chinese nation. This year's Chung Yeung Festival happened to be during the National Day holiday. Children have more time to accompany the elderly and make the following consumption tips for the elderly.

Reasonable matching diet, intake of sufficient amount of nutrition

Compared with young people, the elderly and young people have declined chewing capabilities and digestive system functions, and their diets have their own characteristics. Food form should be fine, soft, loose, and small. Such as dumplings, ravioli, buns, rice paste, porridge, etc. Food varieties should be diverse. Eat more vegetables and fruits, eat egg milk and fish, shrimp, and poultry meat, and eat some beans and nuts in moderation. The taste of the elderly should be light and not big. For the elderly with a small amount of meals, pay attention to drinking less soup during meals to ensure sufficient food intake. Chew the meals slowly to promote food digestion and reduce gastrointestinal burden.

Avoid leftovers and leftovers, scientifically stored food

Elderly people are generally small, diet focuses on nutrition, and is more aware of. It is difficult to know that food comes, but sometimes it is inevitable that leftovers and leftovers.

First, fresh ingredients should be preferred at home for the elderly. Try to make it as possible to avoid leftovers and leftovers.

The second is that the leftovers can be stored in glass, ceramic tableware or container in a short time, and put them in the refrigerator refrigerator in time.

Third, before the leftovers and leftover vegetables are eaten, they must be seen and smelled.

Eat and balance, quit smoking and restriction

Chongxiaxi has the custom of climbing high. For the elderly, the elderly are relatively weak, and the cardiovascular system and respiratory system function will degenerate to varying degrees. It is recommended to carry out such activities accompanied by family members and protection. At the same time, we must be "appropriate, appropriate, appropriate, and timely."

Relatives and friends will inevitably be happy to talk about wine. Excessive drinking is not good for health, and the elderly should restrict the amount of drinking. In addition, if you have smoking habits, it is recommended to gradually control until you quit.

Purchase health food rationally, beware of blind purchase

Health food is a special food, which is suitable for eating and meeting its special needs. The applicable population and consumption are restricted. The elderly should choose health foods scientifically and reasonably under the need or under the guidance of professionals. When buying, you should recognize the health food logo (blue hat) and health food approval number on the product. Health food cannot replace three meals a day. We must insist on diet normally, let alone replace medicine. Before eating health food, you must read the instructions carefully.

Expert writer

Researcher Institute of Nutrition and Health, Huo Junsheng China Disease Prevention and Control Center

Professor of Public Health School of Public Health, Fudan University

Researcher of Bai Li National Food Safety Risk Evaluation Center

Shi Hanping Capital Medical University Affiliated to Beijing Century Temple Hospital Gastrointestinal Surgery/Clinical Nutrition Director

Source: Chinese Food Science and Technology Society

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