Time bomb waiting to explode
Millions of older people in Britain are at risk of chronic health conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke because of a bad diet, experts have warned. According to doctors, a health time-bomb is being stored up for many who face a bleak future as a result of poor food choices.
Millions of older people in Britain are at risk of chronic health conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke because of a bad diet, experts have warned.
According to doctors, a health time-bomb is being stored up for many who face a bleak future as a result of poor food choices.
Britain’s Daily Express reports a rapidly increasing ageing population means millions risk living out their old age blighted by illnesses that could possibly be prevented if they simply maintained a healthy, balanced diet.
A new study, carried out by British researcher Carrie Ruxton, shows the poor diets of some older people highlights a rise in chronic diseases.
According to Ms Ruxton, while ageing is inevitable, the goal is to age healthily, with an absence of chronic disease and a slower decline in cognitive and physical function.
In particular, Ms Ruxton finds older people fail to consume enough vital nutrients for optimal health, such as Vitamin A, B2, B6 and Vitamin D. Folic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc and iodine are other nutrients which she finds older people lack.
The study reveals 97% of people aged 65 years and over fail to meet the recommended vitamin intake, but more than 40% of that age group and 47% of over-75s have a long standing illness that limits their ability to perform everyday tasks.
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