Ernährungsdefizite im Alter: Gründe und Folgen von Appetitverlust bei Senioren
Emilia Szymańska
2026-03-19
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Eine ausgewogene Ernährung bei älteren Menschen bildet einen entscheidenden, aber häufig vernachlässigten Baustein therapeutischer Maßnahmen zur Erhaltung der körperlichen und geistigen Fitness im fortgeschrittenen Alter. Bedauerlicherweise ist in der Patientengruppe über 65 Jahren ein besorgniserregend geringes Bewusstsein für die Prinzipien einer rationalen Ernährungsweise festzustellen, was zu einer weitverbreiteten Unterversorgung mit Nährstoffen, Mikroelementmängeln und Vitamindefiziten führt. Diese metabolischen Störungen schwächen nicht nur das Immunsystem, sondern tragen auch zu einer Verschlechterung der kognitiven Funktionen und motorischen Fähigkeiten bei, was die Lebensqualität der Senioren deutlich mindert.
Lack of appetite in the elderly
With the passage of time, there are changes in our bodies. They also affect the work and functioning of the digestive system. In this case, it is backward changes. Starting with the oral cavity Older people often complain of paradox and diarrhea After age 65, there are also frequent deficiencies in tooth decay. For the elderly it is often difficult to admit that there are problems with digestion and digestion. After age 65 there is also a significant decrease in the amount of saliva produced by the saliva.
Malnutrition in the elderly
The risk of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies increases with age, and one of the main causes of undernourishment in our country is thought to occur in 115% of patients over 65 years of age. This is directly caused by caloric and dietary deficiencies, reduced physical activity, and associated diseases. One of the major causes of nutrition deficiencies in the country is the poor financial situation of older people and (especially the elderly) a significant distance from the nearest food store, excessive self-sufficiency in basic body fat.
Nutrition for the elderly Useful tips
The correct diagnosis of malnutrition in the elderly should involve immediate pharmacological and nutritional treatment planning. However, in people over 65 years of age, treatment should be undertaken when the BMI of the patient is < 24 or if the patient has lost more than 5% of their body weight within 16 months. Reducing malnutritional problems and dietary problems in the geriatric group of ready-to-eat people will increase the severity of their diet and exercise.