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Ageing and Exercise for the Elderly

January 30, 2018July 25, 2022 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Key Points

Aging results in several musculoskeletal changes causing a decline in physical functions. Abilities like strength, flexibility, and power are also compromised. Regular exercise is an effective intervention for reversing this age-related decline and provides a myriad of health benefits to the aging population.

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Nutritional Requirements of the Elderly

January 14, 2018July 25, 2022 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Key Points

Aging results in a reduction in caloric requirement. Caloric restriction (CR) is a proven intervention in the prevention of chronic diseases and promoting healthy aging. Caloric intake should be kept between 1.30 to 1.52 times the REE.
Protein requirement increases with age to preserve the decreasing muscle mass, and partly due to ‘Anabolic Resistance (AR)’.

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