National Nutrition Week: Different nutrition needs attention at every age. Because, according to age, the needs of the body also change.
National Nutrition Week: National Nutrition Week is celebrated every year from 1st September to 7th September. Nutrition is very important for our physical and mental development. Because, these elements are the source of our energy, muscle, organ function, disease resistance. But do you know which foods should be eaten at what age? So that the body gets the necessary nutrition. Because, every age has its own challenges and needs, for which certain nutrients are needed.
Let us know at what age which nutrition-rich foods should be consumed.
- What Nutrition Rich Foods Should You Eat At What Age?
According to an Indian media organization, dietician Priya Palan says that what we eat usually remains the same. Just how we eat it, it changes with age.
- food for kids
Experts say that the mental and physical development of children is happening very fast and they also need a lot of energy. Therefore, they should consume foods rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc along with proteins and essential fatty acids for brain development. Children refuse to eat nutritious food. So it can be a great idea to give them nutritious foods in sandwiches, rolls etc.
- Food for people aged 20 to 40
Experts say that people of 20 to 40 years should consume foods keeping in mind their future health. Women need more iron than men. They need protein, fatty acids, calcium, phosphorous, iron and folic acid. At the same time, men need more energy.
- Food for people aged 40 to 60
For people of this age, nutritional needs change due to metabolic changes. According to experts, attention should be paid to healthy fats at this time. Along with this, foods with phytonutrients, antioxidants should also be included in the diet to improve digestive health and immunity. At the same time, a balanced diet should be taken to prevent osteoporosis, high blood pressure and heart disease, in which the consumption of nuts, avocados, spinach and berries is the main.
Foods for people over 60
Experts say that the physical ability of people above 60 years of age decreases. They start facing a lot of problem in eating and digesting. During this there may be a deficiency of all micronutrients and due to lack of protein there may be a risk of muscle loss and fracture. Therefore, attention should be paid to vitamin D, calcium and protein. For which soup, dal, vegetables etc. can be consumed.
