Ernährung im Alter — Einfluss auf Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden

Nutrition plays a decisive role in every phase of life and can have a positive influence on health. In old age, eating fulfills more functions than just food intake. There are also social aspects, such as eating together. An appropriate diet that meets the needs of older people can reduce their susceptibility to illness. However, physical changes occur in old age, which have a considerable impact on eating behavior, digestion and ultimately on the state of health. Malnutrition is a common problem among older people and the proportion of those affected increases with age. The Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz focused on this important topic in 2023 in the “Year of Nutrition” and implemented various measures and campaigns, such as the INES nutrition education video series.