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Teeth, digestion, appetite, three things together manage
It's not "don't know what to eat," it's "poor teeth, no appetite, not interesting to eat alone — three things together make meals very troublesome."
Verification Signals (more than two are considered):
· Weight loss >5% in the past six months
· Significant protein deficiency every day (<50g)
· Living alone and often making do with one meal
Eatable, delicious
Don't have to do much, can eat well alone
Body has strength, not always tired
Definition
Weight change · Daily protein grams · Daily meal times
How to measure
Weigh once a week; record how many meals were eaten in one day, whether there was eggs, milk, and meat
Healthy Range
Weight fluctuation within 3% in the past six months · Protein ≥ 60g/day · Daily ≥3 meals
Only drink congee, eat noodles —— Protein deficiency, muscle loss faster
Don't eat meat because of fear of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol —— The elderly need more protein
Make do with one meal alone —— Nutrition and mood collapse together
Rely on protein powder instead of regular meals —— It's better than real food
Take "no appetite" as normal aging —— It may be a sign of disease
Eat protein first in each meal (eggs, fish, tofu), then eat other things
Make food soft: steamed eggs, fish slices, tofu, stewed dishes
Small meals more often: 5 meals a day, better than 3 meals
Even if eating alone, also arrange the plate, also sit down to eat
Record weight once a month, if it drops, check the cause