WS/T 556-2017Dietary guide for elderly adults (English PDF)

5.1 Grain-based, coarse and fine collocation, moderate intake of whole grain foods

Ensure the intake of grains, cereals and potatoes. According to different levels of physical activity, daily intake of cereals is 250 g~300 g for men and women 200 g~250 g, of which the daily intake of whole grain foods or whole grains is 50 g~100 g, and the weight is matched.

5.2 Eat fish, poultry, eggs and lean meat frequently to ensure high-quality protein supply

The average daily intake of fish, shrimp and poultry meat is 50 g-100 g, eggs 25 g-50 g, and livestock (lean) 40 g-50 g. Guarantee excellent Quality protein accounts for 50% or more of the total dietary protein supply.

5.3 Appropriate intake of milk, soybeans and their products

Daily intake of 250 g ~ 300 g of fresh milk or an equivalent amount of dairy products. At the same time, 30 g~50 g soybeans or equivalent amount should be consumed daily Soy products (such as soy milk, tofu, dried tofu, etc.).

5.4 Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, and eat more dark vegetables

Ensure a sufficient daily intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, pay attention to the variety of choices, eat more dark vegetables and cruciferous vegetables (Such as cabbage,, mustard greens, etc.). The recommended daily intake of vegetables is 300 g~400 g, of which dark vegetables account for half; daily fruit intake the recommended amount is 100 g~200 g.

5.5 Light diet, less oil and limited salt

The diet should be light, the average daily cooking oil consumption should be controlled within 20 g ~ 25 g, try to use a variety of vegetable oils. Reduce pickled food, every Daily salt intake does not exceed 5.0 g.

5.6 Take the initiative to drink water, mainly boiled water

Take the initiative to drink small amounts of water repeatedly to maintain the body's normal needs. Drinking water should decrease with age, it is recommended to drink water daily the amount is between 1.5 L and 1.7 L, mainly with warm plain water. The specific amount of drinking water should be adjusted according to personal conditions, at high temperature or above moderate During physical activity, you should appropriately increase the amount of water you drink.

5.7 If you drink alcohol, limit it

The alcohol content of daily drinking, males does not exceed 25 g, equivalent to 750 mL of beer, 250 mL of wine, or 75 g of 38° white wine, or high-grade liquor (above 38°) 50 g; women no more than 15 g, equivalent to 450 mL of beer, or 150 mL of wine, or 38° liquor 50 g. Elderly people suffering from liver disease, tumor, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease should not drink alcohol, and should not drink alcohol during treatment of the disease.

5.8 The food is soft, small and frequent to ensure adequate food intake Food should be soft, chopped and boiled. It is not suitable to provide foods that are too hard, large, brittle, and have many bones/spurs. Changing food through cooking and processing the texture and properties of the product are easy to chew and swallow. The number of meals should be a three-meal two-point system, each meal accounts for the total energy of the whole day. breakfast 20%-25%, Add 5% to 10% in the morning, 30% to 35% for lunch, 5% to 10% in the afternoon, and 25% to 30% for dinner. Ensure adequate food intake, non-liquid daily the total body food intake is not less than 800 g. Refer to Appendix A for the recommended food intake for the elderly with different energy requirements.

5.9 Eat happily, fresh and hygienic meals

Create a warm and pleasant dining environment and atmosphere, and help meals and elderly people in nursing homes should dine together. Family members and maintenance staff when needed Assist or accompany meals. The food is fresh and sanitary.

5.10 Reasonable supplementation of nutrition to prevent undernutrition

When dietary intake is insufficient, use nutritional supplements rationally. For the elderly who are at risk of malnutrition or nutrition, the clinical dietitian or Under the guidance of a doctor, select appropriate formula foods for special medical purposes (medical foods), 1 to 2 times a day, and provide.200 kcal of energy each time.

300 kcal, protein 10 g~12 g.

Appendix A

(Informative appendix) Recommended food intake for the elderly with different energy needs the recommended food intake for the elderly with different energy requirements is shown in Table A.1.