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By Lauren Dimitrov, RDN, MPH, LDN
Did you know that health issues and physical limitations can sometimes make it difficult for seniors to get the right nutrition? Possible causes of poor nutrition include a decreased appetite, side effects of medication, lack of transportation, mobility impairments, and forgetfulness.
As we age, our lean body mass slightly declines through the years. The energy requirements needed from food decreases by about 100 calories a day per decade, for those over the age of 60. Although nutritional needs will vary based on each individual’s health and lifestyle, an overall decrease in caloric intake does make it more difficult to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance of vitamins and minerals.
Taking a daily multivitamin may help you meet any nutritional deficiencies. However, it’s important to discuss this first with your healthcare provider to ensure that adding any supplements to your diet won’t interfere with your current medications or lifestyle habits.
If taking a daily multivitamin is out of the question because of personal or health reasons, there are other options to consider optimizing one’s dietary needs: