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摘要
The European population is ageing and future changes in both population demographics and life span necessitate a 'healthy ageing' approach. Called by the German Institute for Economic Research as 'silver economy' the number of people aged over 60 years is estimated to increase by about 30% over the next 50 years. For a variety of physical, social and psychological reasons, older adults are likely to confront a variety of nutritional problems and actively seek dietary solutions through the purchase of appropriate products. The elderly is also too often a group most susceptible to many health risks from a nutrient poor diet. An evaluation of a group of 96 elderly Romanian people concerning eating behaviour and their preference was made. This was correlated with elderly health status and their request concerning food. 22% of the elderly people have a malnutrition major risk. There are a wide range of reasons why older individuals might not be eating the most nutritious diet. The food and drink industry must thus produce innovative foods high in nutrients, convenient in price, which, in combination with a healthy life style and compliance with advice for healthy ageing will improve the quality of life and add life to years.
- 出版日期2011
