Doctor reveals 3 “know by heart” nutritional principles for the sick and elderly

suckhoedoisong – A complete, balanced and easily absorbed diet is the “key” to maintaining health for the elderly as well as the sick.

In the online TV program with the theme “Scientific nutrition, health enhancement”, Health & Life Newspaper and specialists shared valuable information about a complete nutritional regimen to live healthier every day.

Online TV program “Scientific nutrition, health enhancement””

The elderly, the sick and the fear of wasting away

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Thi Thanh Huyen – Head of the Department of Endocrinology – Musculoskeletal System, National Geriatric Hospital Vietnam, proper nutrition plays a key role in preventing and supporting the treatment of many chronic diseases, especially in the elderly. Associate Professor, Dr. Thanh Huyen emphasized that nutritional deficiencies can lead to serious consequences: “First is underweight, then malnutrition, wasting. The ability for recovery after wasting is very low, many patients are just skin and bones. Patients gradually weaken and the mortality rate is high, the quality of life is reduced”.

Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Thi Thanh Huyen emphasized that nutritional deficiencies can lead to serious consequences

The expert also added that this deficiency often stems from an inappropriate diet. “First, an unbalanced diet, over consumption of protein but lacking essential micronutrients. Second, excessive dieting, especially in people with diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal system; Or eating a macrobiotic diet without balance in nutrition and energy, leading to a decline in basic metabolism” – These are the main causes of malnutrition and wasting that Associate Professor, Dr. Thanh Huyen pointed out in the program. 

In addition, there are some mistakes in nutritional supplementation that the elderly and sick people are very likely to encounter, such as preparing food that is not suitable for their digestive capacity, not dividing food portions appropriately but following the diet of healthy people. Especially the misconception of “eating for fun” or “feel free to eat anything when you are old” then eating unhealthy cakes, fruits, or foods without knowing that they can worsen your diseases.

Three scientific nutritional principles for health improvement

Along with medication and the treatment regimen, diet also needs to be taken into account. “It is necessary to have a scientific diet to ensure that there is no excess of one substance and a lack of another, or excessive abstinence” – That is the opinion of People’s Doctor, Specialist II. Dinh Thi Kim Lien – Former Director of the Clinical Nutrition Center – Bach Mai Hospital. She pointed out 3 nutritional principles that any patient/elderly person or caregiver needs to “know by heart”:

Principle 1. Eat enough with balanced food groups, suitable for each body type

Specialist II. Dinh Thi Kim Lien said: “The diet needs to be full of groups of substances such as starch, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and importantly, drink enough water. However, everything must be balanced”.

The diet needs to be adjusted based on each person’s specific health condition. For people with diabetes, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease or cancer, it is necessary to balance groups of nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals to meet the body’s needs without increasing the risk of complications or making the disease more serious..

People’s Doctor, Specialist II. Dinh Thi Kim Lien points out 3 nutritional principles to keep in mind

Principle 2. Prepare food that is easy to eat and easy to absorb

This is especially important for the elderly and patients with poor digestive function. Dr. Lien emphasizes the importance of preparing food so that it is easy to chew, easy to swallow and easy to absorb, so that patients can consume enough necessary nutrients. For example, when preparing food, it is necessary to cut it into smaller pieces, cook the dishes more liquid and soft to support maximum absorption.

Principle 3. Use meal replacements in case of difficulty eating or picky eating

According to Dr. Lien, patients often have difficulty eating, loss of appetite, loss of taste or difficulty chewing and swallowing. At that time, if the family only feeds them porridge or regular soup, that contains very low energy, not meeting the body’s needs and easily leading to muscle loss and malnutrition. 

The doctor stated that using high-energy replacement meals is an effective solution: “High-energy soup is prepared by increasing energy density and balancing nutritional components, including protein, sugar, fat, vitamins, and minerals. 2-3 high-energy soup meals per day for patients enables balance of micronutrients and supplements the necessary amount of protein.”

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It can be said that throughout human life, whether healthy or sick, nutrition plays an extremely important role. Good application of 3 simple and effective nutritional principles from experts helps improve health significantly. Leanmax Soup is honored to accompany you and your loved ones throughout the journey.

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