According to WHO, the number of people over 60 years of age is increasing at a high rate in the world, especially rapid growth is observed for the population aged 80 years and older. For the normal function of the body, a large number of names of nutrients are required. Most of them are ingested with food. In recent studies, it has been noted that healthy elderly people often experience protein-energy malnutrition in combination with a deficiency of micronutrients. Due to the fact that various nutritional disorders cause the development of the disease, they contribute to premature aging of the body. Given the number of elderly and senile patients is becoming more and more every year, it is unwise to avoid the problem of nutrition, with the right diet with the right amount of nutrients and nutrients, it is possible to correct many diseases and prevent the development of x in the future. By improving the health of patients, we improve the quality of life
Keywords elderly and senile age, vitamin, minerals, balanced nutrition, energy costs.
Bibliographic reference:
Barabanshchikov A.A., Primushko P.V., Milutina E.V., CORRECTION OF NUTRITION IN THE ELDERLY AND SENILE AGE // «GERONTOLOGY» Scientific Journal. - 2021. - №3; URL: http://gerontology.su/magazines?textEn=391 (date of access: 03.07.2024).