7 Tips for Preventing Malnutrition In Seniors
Our bodies change as they grow older: The metabolism slows down, foods that used to taste good don’t anymore, and the digestive system doesn’t work as well as it used to, either ("Hello, heartburn!"). But eating empty calories—food with little nutritional value—can pack on extra pounds and contribute to a host of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, joint issues, constipation, high cholesterol, and depression.