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Food design principles for senior citizens

Learn to plan a complete set of meals for the elderly and complete the diet plan through food substitution.

The design principles of food for the elderly are first to use nutritious ingredients and try to avoid unhealthy foods. At the same time, they must have enough protein, micronutrients needed by the body and replenish water. After having the concept of design principles, we need to understand the elderly Human nutritional needs, the proportions of the three major nutrients, and a complete food plan are established. Finally, the food intake of each meal is distributed according to the nutrients consumed to achieve a balanced diet.

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Healthy Eating for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

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