Common diet-related health problems experienced by elderly

Sidharth_23205 Jul, 2022Health

With an increase in age, there is a decrease in physical activity and a person consumes fewer calories. This can cause a deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals. Also, with aging comes various health issues causing selective eating and nutrient deficiency. As we climb the age ladder the function of the body organs slows and it causes eating problems which cause nutrient deficiency.