Seniors

Osteoporosis affects 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of sixty!

Following menopause, women begin to lose bone rapidly. By the age of 65 both men and women lose bone at the same rate. Eat plenty of calcium rich foods and exercises regularly are just a couple of things you can do to help slow this bone loss. Dairy foods are a readily available source of calcium. 3 to 4 serves of dairy foods every day will provide the recommended dietary intake for calcium.

Age related changes in the body increase the need for certain vitamins and minerals and this can be combined with decreased appetite. Energy and protein balance is particularly important to prevent malnutrition in the elderly. Dairy foods are also nutrient rich foods providing over 10 essential nutrients, not only packed with calcium, but it also provides a range of other important nutrients including protein, vitamin A, riboflavin, zinc, protein and magnesium, which are also important the health of older Australians. As energy needs may decrease with age, nutrient rich foods such as dairy should be included in 3 meals and snacks each day. Milk, and custard as part of other fluid intake also helps to prevent dehydration, a common issue in seniors,. Another reason to have at least 3 serves a day.