Question

It is important for older people to consume a high fibre diet.

• Give a specific reason




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Answer 1

Answer:

Dietary fiber is known to be important for maintaining intestinal health and protecting against heart disease and other metabolic conditions. With lipids, the concern with older adults is not too much total fat or too much saturated fat, as it is with younger adults, rather too few omega-3 fatty acids.

Answer 2

Answer:

The recommended fiber intake for people over 50 is 21 grams per day for women and 30 grams per day for men.

• List of High Fiber Foods for the Elderly
• Apples (3–4g)
• Bananas (3.1g)
• Barley (32g/cup.
• Citrus fruit (3–4g)
• Lentils (8g/half cup)
• Oat bran (14g/cup)
• Peas (3–4g/half cup)
• Pistachios (6.5g/half cup)