FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#14 - Flipbook - Page 38
NOURISH
Eating well
as we age:
WHY NUTRITION MATTERS
MORE THAN EVER
BY ISABELLA HOURIHAN, APD
As we get older, the food we eat becomes
more important than ever. Good nutrition
isn’t just about preventing hunger, it helps
us stay strong, independent, and mentally
sharp. It can also reduce the risk of illness
and improve how we feel each day.
Let’s explore how our bodies change with
age, what nutrients we need more of, and
how to eat in a way that supports healthy
ageing, backed by the latest research.
HOW AGEING
AFFECTS OUR
NUTRITIONAL
NEEDS
As we age, our bodies
don’t work quite the same
way they used to:
• We lose muscle more
easily, which can lead to
weakness and falls
• Bones get thinner,
increasing the risk of
fractures
• Digestion changes, so
we may absorb fewer
nutrients from food
• Appetite, taste and smell
may decrease, making
food less appealing
• These changes mean we
need to eat smarter, even
if we eat less.
