Our Advanced-Aged PopulationPresented by: Isabella Camargo

Statistics When are we considered

an elder? U.S. Census Bureau (2008)

> 65 years old How many elders will we

be in 2030? 1 in 5 people

Whites live longer Females live longer

Life expectancy is 79 for women and 72 for men

Nutrition Matters

15-50% experience poor nutrition or

malnutrition 30% skip at least 1

meal per day 16% of seniors

consume fewer than 1000 kcal per day

* Positive related to morbidity and mortality

Challenges

To choose a nutrient dense diet

at a time when activity level and

energy needs decline

No Appetite

Not Being Able To Chew

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